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What Is Nephrolithiasis?
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time.
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Alternative Names
Renal calculi; Nephrolithiasis; Stones - kidney
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Kidney stones can form when urine contains too much of certain substances. These substances can create small crystals that become stones.
The biggest risk factor for kidney stones is dehydration.
Kidney stones may...
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Kidney Stones: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesCameron MA, Sakhaee K. Uric acid nephrolithiasis. Urol Clin North Am. 2007;34(3):335-346.Chandhoke PS. Evaluation of the recurrent stone... Read more »
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Unilateral hydronephrosis
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Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.See also: Bilateral hydronephrosisAlternative NamesHydronephrosis... Read more »
Cystinuria
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Nephrocalcinosis is a disorder in which there is excess calcium deposited in the kidneys.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsAny disorder that leads... Read more »
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