ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are several types of kidney stones. The most common types are made up of calcium salts (calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate) or uric acid. A less common type, struvite stones, forms as a result of an infection in the urinary tract.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Up to 75 percent of all kidney stones are composed primarily of calcium. Stones can also be made up of uric acid (a normal waste product), cystine (a protein building block), or struvite (a phosphate mineral). Stones form when there is more of the compound in the urine than can be dissolved.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salt that form in your urinary tract.