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Can the tendency to develop kidney stones run in families?
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Yes: Kidney stones associated with hypercalcuria often run in families.
Answered 4/21/2013
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Yes: Having a family member who had kidney stones increases one's risk of having stones as well.
Answered 4/21/2013
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