What is kidney stone??
Kidney stones are a common problem, that most people experience. Although this is not a life threatening disease, it can be very painful if you ignore it. The prevalence and incidence of Kidney stone is reported to be increasing across the world. In India, 12% of the population is expected to have urinary stones, out of which 50% may end up with loss of kidneys or renal damage. Recurrent stone formation is a common problem with all types of stones and therefore an important part of the medical care of patients with stone disease. In India, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan is known as Stone Belt . In these regions, the disease is so prevalent that most of the members of a family will suffer from kidney stones sometime in their lives. What is the Kidney Stone? Kidney stones are hard mass deposits that form in the kidney or ureter. They are made up of tiny crystalline minerals and acid salts that settle out of the urine and sti...