Kidney stones affect approximately 5% of the global population at some point in their life. While they can cause discomfort and pain, early detection allows for natural kidney stone removal remedies recommended by medical professionals. Late diagnosis may require a kidney stone operation.
Kidney stones are formed when chemicals in urine create crystals that solidify over time. The most common type of stone is a combination of calcium with either oxalate or phosphate. Kidney stones can range in size from undetectable to as large as a golf ball. When the stone obstructs the urine flow, it can cause immense gripping pain (known as renal colic) in the flank, lower abdomen, groin, or leg.
