Are kidney stones actual stones?
I was just watching a medical show and they showed a kidney stone, it looked so hard! I always wondered if they are literal stones. Are kidney stones actual stones in a physical sense?
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7 months ago
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They are solid crystals formed from calcium and uric acid in the body, not actual stones. Drinking barley water or lemon water can help flush out smaller ones. But if you have unbearable pain or vomiting, go to a doctor immediately.
4 months ago
Nah bro, they aren't real rocks from outside. They are just accumulated salts and calcium that became hard because of dehydration. My roommate had one and the doctor told him to just drink tons of water to flush it out.
4 months ago
They aren't actual stones from the ground, just mineral deposits that get hard inside the body. Don't worry too much, they are very common and usually pass out with proper hydration.
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7 months ago
They are mineral deposits, not actual rocks. Please don't trust random internet remedies claiming to 'melt' them with magical herbs. Always verify with a proper urologist who can guide you based on an actual ultrasound.
6 months ago
I used to be terrified thinking there were actual stones rolling around inside my organs. It was so stressful! But my doctor explained they are just hardened mineral crystals. Knowing that really helped calm my anxiety about it.