Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)

Category: Urology / Urinary Tract Disorders

Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, often causing severe pain as they pass through the urinary tract.

Global Prevalence

Lifetime prevalence is estimated to be 10-15% in developed countries, with increasing incidence worldwide. (Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology, 2018)

Medical Breakthroughs

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