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Types of Kidney Stones

by contentuser on Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:25 am

Types of Kidney Stones

The chemical composition of stones depends on the chemical imbalance in the urine. The five most common types of stones are comprised of calcium—calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate, uric acid, struvite, and cystine.

Calcium StonesApproximately 85% of stones are composed predominantly of calcium compounds. The most common cause of calcium stone production is excess calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria). Extra calcium is normally removed from the blood by the ...Read the full article