Kidney Stones

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Causes and Risk Factors

Several factors increase the risk for developing kidney stones including inadequate fluid intake and dehydration, reduced urinary flow and volume, certain chemical levels in the urine that are too high (e.g., calcium, oxalate, uric acid) or too low (e.g., citrate), and several medical conditions. Anything that blocks or reduces the flow of urine (e.g., urinary obstruction, genetic abnormality) also increases the risk.

Chemical risk factors include high levels o...Read the full article