HOW DO YOU GET KIDNEY STONES?
A kidney stone can be as tiny as a grain of sand, and you can pass it in your pee without ever knowing. But a bigger one can block your urine flow and hurt a lot. Some people say the pain can be worse than childbirth. They usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds. Kidney stones can grow to the size of a golf ball while maintaining a sharp, crystalline structure. The stones may be small and pass unnoticed through the urinary tract, but they can also cause extreme pain as they leave the body. Symptoms: A kidney stone usually remains symptomless until it moves into the ureter. When symptoms of kidney stones become apparent, they commonly include: Severe pain in the groin and/or side Blood in urine Vomiting and nausea White blood cells or pus in the urine Reduced amount of urine excreted Burning sensation during urination Persistent urge to urinate Fever and chills if there is an infection Causes: The leading cause of kidney stones is a lack o...