What You Should Know About Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are very common, and can be a highly painful urologic disorder. In fact, it's estimated that 10 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from kidney stones at some point in their lives. Luckily, about 80% of kidney stones will pass out of the body without any need for medical intervention within 48 hours. But even if medical intervention is necessary, there are several proven treatment options that are highly successful in managing and treating stone disease.

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