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Discover the story of the biggest kidney stone ever passed without surgery and learn how kidney stones form, pass, and affect health.

WHAT ARE KIDNEY STONES

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WHO GETS KIDNEY STONES

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HOW STONES FORM

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SIZES OF KIDNEY STONES

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RECORD-BREAKING KIDNEY STONE

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PAIN FROM LARGE STONES

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

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PREVENTION STRATEGIES

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LARGEST KIDNEY STONE PASSED NATURALLY

WHAT ARE KIDNEY STONES

Hard crystals formed when urine becomes concentrated. Common factors include dehydration, diet, and genetics.

WHO GETS KIDNEY STONES

About 10% of people develop kidney stones. Risk rises with family history, dehydration, and unhealthy diet.

HOW STONES FORM

Minerals in concentrated urine crystallize and stick together. Calcium oxalate stones are most common.

SIZES OF KIDNEY STONES

Small stones pass naturally. Medium stones sometimes pass. Large stones usually need medical treatment.

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RECORD-BREAKING KIDNEY STONE

The largest ever recorded was 13.37 cm long, weighing 800 grams. Surgery was required for this giant.

PAIN FROM LARGE STONES

Passing large stones is extremely painful, often compared to childbirth or severe injuries.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Treatments include shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or surgery for very large stones.

PREVENTION STRATEGIES

Drink plenty of water, reduce sodium, eat citrus and fiber, maintain healthy weight to lower kidney stone risk.

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