Kidney stones

Kidney stones are stones growing inside kidneys. These small hard stones are crystals of acid mineral salts. There are many causes of kidney stones. Kidney pain is the typical symptom of kidney stones. Kidney stones sometimes block the urinary tract, resulting in pain and urine retention. It may even cause uremia or tumors. Treatment of kidney stones is to remove the stones and to maintain the flowing in the urinary tract.


How is Kidney stones treated in practice?