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Kidney Stones

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•Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiases, are solid, insoluble crystalline structures that form in the kidneys or urinary tract, potentially causing severe pain and discomfort. Most smaller stones pass on their own, but larger stones may require medical treatment.

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Overview

What are Kidney Stones?

What are the main signs and symptoms of Kidney Stones?

How are Kidney Stones diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for Kidney Stones?

Have any supplements been studied for Kidney Stones?

How could diet affect Kidney Stones?

Are there any other treatments for Kidney Stones?

What causes Kidney Stones?

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Vitamin intake and the risk of kidney stones

In this cross-sectional study, higher intakes of vitamin B6, vitamin D, and vitamin C were associated with lower odds of having kidney stones.

Does a multi-ingredient supplement from traditional Persian medicine improve kidney stone management?

Does lemon-tomato juice improve markers of kidney stone formation?

Does dietary intake differ between people who form kidney stones and people who don’t?

Does weight loss improve urinary risk factors for kidney stones?

Frequently asked questions

Are there any supplements that can help to prevent kidney stones?

How can I prevent kidney stones?

Do different types of kidney stones have different causes?

What are some of the major risk factors for kidney stones?

References

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Kidney Stone Symptoms - Mohammad R Naghii, Behzad Einollahi, Zohreh RostamiPreliminary evidence hints at a protective role for boron in urolithiasisJ Altern Complement Med.(2012 Mar)