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What are kidney stones and what caused them?

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Answer: Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some casues can be your Diet, some medical conditions, excess body weight, certain supplements,and medications.

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Answer:

Urolithiasis refers to stones (calculi) in the urinary tract. Stones are formed in the urinary tract when urinary concentrations of substances such as

. Calcium oxalate,

. Calcium phosphate

. Uric acid increase.

This is referred to as supersaturation and is dependent on the amount of the substance, ionic strength, and pH of the urine.

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