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Urinary (or bladder) stones are mostly formed in the kidneys and cause symptoms when they enter the ureter and block urine outflow.
Urinary (or bladder) stones are mostly formed in the kidneys and cause symptoms when they enter the ureter and block urine outflow. The main symptom is severe pain in the side that comes and goes in waves and can radiate to other areas. Preventive measures include drinking plenty of fluids, a balanced diet and sufficient exercise.
The stones develop when the concentrated minerals contained in the urine can no longer dissolve and start to crystallise. The following factors promote the formation of urinary and kidney stones:
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