Diagnosing Kidney Stones: Tests and Procedures
Introduction to Kidney Stones Kidney stones, medically referred to as renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals that typically originate in the kidneys. These stones can vary in size, ranging from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Their composition can differ, with the most common types being calcium stones, struvite stones, uric acid stones, and cystine stones. The formation of kidney…