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What is the reason for kidney stones?

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Kidney stones: Hello ~ A: lithogenic urine. Too much calcium, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) uric acid, or oxalates ( and a few others) in the urine, associated with dehydration = stones. SEE BELOW: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-stones/basics/causes/con-20024829 thanks

Answered 4/27/2016

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