Kidney stones is one of the commmenest problem seen in general population. No age is immune for it, anybody can develop kidney stones from childrens to old persons both males and females.
The causes are many from metabolic disorders to structural problmes in the kidney
Patients can present with pain in abdomen, blood in urine or pain with vomiting.
Diagnosis is simple by X ray and Ultrasound abdomen
Treatment depends on many factors mainly size of the stone and location of the stone.
Treament can be medical or surgical
Prevention of stones require specific advice by the medical professionals.
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