There are a number of different kinds of kidney stones. Calcium stones are most common and can be combined with other substances including phosphates, oxylate (AKA. oxalate) and uric acid.
Kidney stones are combinations of protein, calcium and other minerals that precipitate out of the urine, within the kidney, and can lodge either in the kidney or along the urinary tract.
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