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Description
Kidney stone disease, also known as nephrolithiasis, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when minerals and salts in the urine crystallize and form hard deposits in the kidneys. These deposits, called kidney stones, can vary in size from small grains to large, staghorn-shaped masses.
Associated Diseases
Kidney stone disease is often associated with certain medical conditions, including:
- Hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands)
- Cystinuria (a genetic disorder that causes excessive cystine excretion in urine)
- Renal tubular acidosis (a condition that affects the kidney's ability to acidify urine)
- Gout
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Did you Know ?
According to the National Kidney Foundation, approximately 1 in 10 Americans will experience kidney stone disease at some point in their lifetime.
