A kidney stone is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when the urine becomes concentrated and when certain substances combine together to create an object that is too large to pass in the urine. Calcium oxalate, calcium and ammonium phosphate,
A kidney stone develops when substances in urine form...
Dear Dr. Motola, Can Flomax be prescribed to a female to help pass kidney stones? I am a female patient who has been passing kidney... Read more »
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Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. They are an ancient health problem. Evidence of kidney stones has been found... Read more »
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PreventionAnyone who has had kidney stones should try to prevent a recurrence. Some general observations include:The most important dietary... Read more »
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Kidney stones are hard, solid particles that form in the urinary tract. In many cases, the stones are very small and can pass out of the body without... Read more »
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Between 70 and 90% of crystals remain tiny enough to travel through the urinary tract and leave the body in the urine without being noticed. When... Read more »