MALFUNCTIONING OF KIDNEYS
Formation of Stones in Kidneys
Sometimes kidneys cannot work efficiently, i.e. to remove nitrogenous waste or salts from the blood. In such situation, the salts accumulate in kidneys and form stones as shown in the diagram below. Formation of stones disturbs the normal functioning of kidneys and causes severe pain. Kidney stones may travel to ureter or urinary bladder. The common causes of stones in kidneys are excessive calcium salts in the food, uric acid, etc.
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