Homeostasis-Kidney Stones:

Definition:

Kidney stones (renal lithiasis, nephrolithiasis) are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts.

Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder.Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage.

 Stones are of different tpes. Calcium stones, Uric acid stones etc.

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When a stone travels through a ureter When a stone travels through a ureter if, it usually causes pain and other symptoms.

Kidney stones form when a change occurs in the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other things found in urine. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Try to drink enough water, enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water (about 8 to 10 glasses a day), it usually causes pain and other symptoms.

Kidney stones form when a change occurs in the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other things found in urine. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Try to drink enough water, enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water (about 8 to 10 glasses a day)