How Kidney Stones Form: Step-by-Step Breakdown
Understanding how kidney stones form is key to prevention. Most stones develop through a four-step process: Excessive Oxalate When too much oxalate is present in the urine (often due to diet or metabolic factors), the risk of crystal formation increases. Oxalate Crystals Oxalate binds with calcium naturally present in the urine, forming tiny sharp crystals. […]