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2. What Causes Kidney Stones?

There are many reasons why some people are prone to develop kidney stones:

  • Dehydration or drinking too little fluid
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Family history
  • Previous or ongoing medical conditions that cause your body to produce more of the minerals in your urine
  • Obesity

Men are significantly more likely to develop kidney stones than women.

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