What Is a Kidney Stone?

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Kidney stones are solid, pebble-like masses that develop in the urinary tract from salt and minerals that have clumped together in the urine. The process, called urolithiasis, can result in either a small stone that is easily passed during urination or a larger stone that can block a ureter (one of two tubes which propel urine from the kidney).

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Original Article Source Credits: Verywell Health , https://www.verywellhealth.com/

Article Written By : Laura Newman 

Original Article Posted on : May 29, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.verywellhealth.com/all-about-kidney-stones-3300092



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