Question 1

what are the causes of gall stones?

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Many causes: When bile chemical composition (cholesterol, calcium bilirubinate, calcium carbonate) in the gallbladder gets out of balance, gallstones can form. While its not completely clear why some develop the chemical imbalance, we do know that gallstones are more common in obese people, women (especially oral contraceptives/hormone replacement), high fat intake, diabetes, rapid weight loss - to name a few.

Question 2

can naval stones in your bellybutton cause granulation tissue?

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: Granulation tissue usually happens when the body is trying to heal something. Granulation tissue can be a normal part of healing but sometimes is can be excessive and then become a problem. If the granulation tissue forms excessively, there are ways to decrease it so the area can heal so see your doctor to have it evaluated. Good luck to you!

Question 3

what causes kidney stones?

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Most just happen: Known causes are not drinking plenty of water, too much milk / antacids (rare), kidney infections (proteus bacteria), vitamin d abuse, some genetic tendencies to absorb too much calcium, and more.  Your physician will check you for gout, cystinuria, and hyperparathyroidism.

Question 4

what causes stones in the stomach?

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If you eat them.: If you have stones in the stomach, you had to eat them. Stones do not form spontaneously in the stomach.

Question 5

can gallbladder polyps cause same discomfort as stones?

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Can: Polyps are common. Can cause similar symptoms as stones. Polyps should be monitored by sono. If they enlarge or are >1 cm, gb should be removed-risk for malignancy/cancer.

Question 6

can large stones between 24-30+mm still in both kidneys cause discomfort in the flanks ?

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Yes: Yes they can, and if you have flank pain and tenderness along with burning with urination you should visit an MD for a full evaluation right away in the ER please. 
Urinary obstruction is an emergency and requires placement of nephrostomy tubes. You may or may not have obstruction, it seems like the stones have been diagnosed but they may grow and block the flow of urine into the ureter. MD ASAP.

Question 7

i have gall stones and sludge. what causes gall stones, iwas told sweets and spicy foods is that true?

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Not quite...: Most stones in america are cholesterol-based, & develop due to genetic, systemic, and local factors that promote crystals precipitating in bile  (sludge) that gradually increase in size (gallstones). Sweets and spicy foods have really nothing to do with this process. On occasion, stones can be formed by blood break-down (black pigment) or infection (brown pigment). Many stones are not symptomatic.

Question 8

why do some dr say stones in the kidney can't cause pain and others say it can? i have 24mm+ and no stone in left but have pain. pain in right as well

Accepted Answer

Stone pain: smaller stones 5-20 mm are painful and symptomatic especially if spiked formation ( staghorn stone). Large stones are sometime asymptomatic.

Question 9

what causes a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic issue.: Kidney stones are initiated by metabolic derangements in the handling of urinary oxalate, uric acid or calcium, for example. These derangements can be hereditary, and they allow for crystals of these substances to form.  These crystals serve as a nidus for stone creation.

Question 10

what causes black kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones: Never heard that kidney stones would be classified by their color. More explanation from you would be helpful.

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