What Causes Kidney Stones Mayo Clinic. In this mayo clinic minute dr. The stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract.
Passing them can be extremely painful. The stones which have many causes can affect any part of your urinary tract from the kidneys to the bladder. If it becomes lodged in the ureters it may block the flow of urine and cause the kidney to swell and the ureter to spasm which can be very painful.
Small kidney stones that don t block your kidney or cause other problems can be treated by your family doctor.
Preparing for your appointment. Diet can play a significant role in the formation of kidney stones but it s not the only reason a person may develop these stones a family or personal history of kidney stones raises your risk as do certain medical conditions. Approximately 1 in 10 people will deal with kidney stones during their lifetime. The stones which have many causes can affect any part of your urinary tract from the kidneys to the bladder.