When normally present mineral fragments accumulate into larger and harder masses, kidney stones form. More likely to happen if you are not drinking enough. Kidney stones can form quickly or slowly and suddenly cause severe pain.
They are the result of a genetic disorder in which cystine passes into the urine through the kidneys. If there is too much uric acid in the urine, uric acid stones form. Diet rich in animal protein. Infections of the tract are common and struvite can form.
They are the result of a genetic disorder in which cystine passes into the urine through the kidneys. If there is too much uric acid in the urine, uric acid stones form. Diet rich in animal protein. Infections of the tract are common and struvite can form.
