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Kidney stones
A condition in which small, hard mineral deposits made of minerals and acid salts form inside the kidneys.They can be extremely painful until they pass or are broken up by special ultrasonic treatments.
Is a type of:Kidney diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
| Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen
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