Kidney Stones 101 (Infographic)
Updated March 2023
Sharpen Your Kidney Stone Knowledge
They’re the reason more than visit the emergency department each year. They’re small, hard mineral deposits that form in your kidneys and often affect your urinary tract.
鈥淧atients can have a higher risk for kidney stones due to their diet or medical conditions,鈥� says Katie L. Trinh, PA-C, a physician assistant in the urology department at 华体会. 鈥淭here are changes you can make in your diet to help prevent stones, such as increase your fluid intake and eat a healthy diet.鈥�
between obesity, waist circumference and BMI, and development of kidney stones. Maintaining a healthy body weight, staying active and eating healthy can help reduce your risk.
Here’s what else you should know about these small — and painful — mineral deposits.
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