How many types kidney stones?
My friend recently had kidney stones, and it sounded really painful. I'm curious, how many different kinds of kidney stones are there, actually?
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5 months ago
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I totally get it, kidney stone pain is absolutely horrific and terrifying. There are mainly four types: calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, and cystine. Knowing which one you have helps prevent them from coming back, so do talk to your doctor.
5 months ago
There are four main types. Definitely see a urologist to get a proper scan and find out which one you have.
5 months ago
Actually, my roommate had this last semester and the doc told us there are like 4 types of stones. Calcium ones are the most common, apparently from not drinking enough water. Hydrate yourself well, guys!
5 months ago
When I was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital for severe side pain, the doctor explained there are different stone types like calcium and uric acid. They had to run a proper CT scan and stone analysis. Please consult a proper urologist instead of trying self-treatment.
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5 months ago
There are 4 main types of kidney stones! 💧 The doctor usually tests the stone once it passes to see what type it was. Just make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day!
5 months ago
My cousin just went through this last month! She had the calcium oxalate type, which is one of the four main types. It helps to drink lots of water, but please consult your doctor to get an ultrasound done first.
4 months ago
There are four major types of kidney stones, mostly depending on your diet and genetics. If you have sudden, severe back pain or blood in your urine, don't waste time researching online. Go straight to an emergency room.