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4.6.1 Kidney Stones and Treatment
Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals in the urine. They may develop in any part of the urinary system. Kidney stones are usually composed of uric acid crystals or calcium oxalate.
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4.6.1 Kidney Stones and Treatment
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Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals in the urine. They may develop in any part of the urinary system. Kidney stones are usually composed of uric acid crystals or calcium oxalate. ---
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Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals in the urine. They may develop in any part of the urinary system. Kidney stones are usually composed of uric acid crystals or calcium oxalate. ---
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- Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals i
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- Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals i
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Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals i
Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals in the urine. They may develop in any par
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- Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) are solid crystal aggregates formed in the kidneys from dietary minerals in the urine. They may develop in any par
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