Kidney stones are hard crystalline minerals that are found in the urinary tract. They are clumps of calcium oxalate. They can be formed in a number of ways. When people get dehydrated the minerals in urine become more concentrated and kidney stones can start forming. Kidney stones are also hereditary and people who have had them before have a higher chance of getting them again. Kidney stones are dangerous because they can block the flow of urine and cause swelling in the kidney. The kidney can then be damaged and the kidneys could get infected. People who have kidney stones feel pain when urinating, develop fevers, and vomit. Stones usually pass by themselves in a matter of weeks, but others might need to be broken up or surgically removed. Symptoms of kidneys stones are usually treated with prescription medication and drinking lots of fluidsd.
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