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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 23 > How to avoid kidney stones

How to avoid kidney stones

By Alison Johnson / The Bulletin
July 23, 2009

These solid masses that form in the kidneys can grow big enough to cause severe pain and even infection as they pass into the urinary tract. Here are some tips from doctors on preventing stones from developing:

•Drink lots of water. Kidney stones are made of salts and minerals in....

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