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Can Kidney Stones Cause Malignant Tumor?
Risk Factors
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 in an Egyptian mummy estimated to be more than 7,000 years old.
At this time, studies suggest that kidney stones affect more than 5% of Americans, and the rate has increased since the 1970s.
Gender and Age
Men. Kidney stones are more common in men than women. The risk of kidney stones increases in men in their 40s and continues to rise...
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Kidney Stones
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A kidney stone is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when the urine becomes concentrated and when certain substances combine together to... Read more »
Kidney Stones
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What Is It? Kidney stones are abnormal, hard, chemical deposits that form inside the kidneys. This condition also is called nephrolithiasis or... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
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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 »
Kidney Stones: Treatment
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