Kidney Stones

This excruciating condition occurs when a small speck of calcium forms in the kidney or the ureter and more minerals stick to it to form a tiny stone that becomes extremely painful. Here are some of the early warning symptoms.

Kidney stones can lead to severe pain when they become dislodged or block the urinary tube leading out of the body. There's no guaranteed way to prevent them, but there are diet and lifestyle factors that can greatly reduce the risk.