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How the kidney stones forms in our body?

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Lots of ways: It depends on the stones that you are having. Stones can occur because of problems metabolizing uric acid, chronic kidney infection, not drinking enough fluids, underlying kidney disease, diet, and medications. Analyzing the stone narrows down the possibilities considerably.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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