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CAUSES OF KIDNEY STONESMany factors may play a role in kidney stone formation, such as age, sex, a family history of stones, the amount of water consumed, occupation, climate, urinary tract infection, associated medical problems (such as bone disease) and dietary patterns. Statistically, males suffer kidney stones more commonly then females. African Americans tend to have fewer stones than Caucasians. Hereditary diseases such as renal tubular acidosis, cystinuria, and hyperoxaluria can cause stone formation. One of the more important causes of kidney stone formation is not drinking enough fluids. A reduced fluid intake increases the concentration of stone forming salts within the urine, thereby increasing the risk of stone formation. PREVENTING KIDNEY STONESDetermining the chemical composition of the stone and examining urine and blood will help your doctor to figure out what is causing the development of new stone formation and how to prevent repeat stone formation. Click here to watch a short video on preventing kidney stones.... SURGICAL STONE REMOVALThere are three primary way to remove stones surgically. They are:
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