Kidney stones
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Kidney stones are a common occurrence in young adults. Various factors play a role in stone formation. Patients present with severe pain in the loin. They may also present with vomiting, fever chills or rigor.
Treatment depends on the size, location and number of stones. Stones located in the kidney can be removed either by Shock waves transmitted from externally or by application of Laser endoscopically. Larger stones in the kidney can be removed by a Key hole surgery. Stones in the ureter (tube draining urine from the kidney to bladder) can be removed ureteroscopically.