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Kidney Disease Center—Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones

Overview|End Stage Renal Disease|Kidney Infection|Kidney Stones


General Overview Kidney stones are pieces of stone-like material that form on the walls of the kidney. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in the lower back. Their main function is to remove waste from the body and to balance the water and mineral content of the blood by removing water. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on kidney stones: What are kidney stones? What are the risks factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What should I ask my healthcare provider about kidney stones?		Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Lithotripsy for kidney stones Nephrectomy Surgical procedures for kidney stones Resources American Urological Association Foundation http://www.urologyhealth.org/ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://www.niddk.nih.gov National Kidney Foundation http://www.kidney.org The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation http://www.ohf.org

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