What causes kidney stones?

Answer 1

Kidney stones form over years, finally becoming painful once they are at least a millimeter in length (some grow many times that large); the pain becomes worse if the stone lodges in the ureter; in that case, a device called a stent must be inserted to help prop the opening wide enough so that the stone will not block the flow of urine coming down the ureter into the bladder; if it does, hydronephrosis (backing up of fluid in the kidney) results.

Kidney stones are caused primarily by chronic mild to moderate dehydration, repeatedly going on for many years, making it difficult for the kidney to use enough water to dilute the waste going out. But there are also other factors, including hereditary predisposition, and diet -- items that are otherwise healthy, like spinach, can contribute to the formation of kidney stones in some people.

Since not all people may have the same causes for this, seeing a good urologist (or, in the case of women, possibly a urogynecologist) is the place to start. Usually, your primary care physician will refer you.

Concretions of calcium salt and uric acid or oxalic acid that form irregularly shaped stones in the kidney. (Food and Fitness)

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One cause for kidney stones is not drinking enough water. You need to drink water, not soda, tea, coffee, actually anything that has caffeine, caffeine dehydrates you.

Kidneys stones are mostly deposits of excess salt that your body could not pass.

Answer 2

In fact, kidney stone can result from a long process of accumulation. For instance, if foods you eat are too acidic or salty, the risk of suffering from stone in kidney is relatively high.

Answer 3

What causes kidney stones