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Kidney Stones: Frequently Asked Questions

The kidney stone specialists at the UCI Health Center for Urological Care are experts in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney stones.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about kidney stones.

A change in the normal balance of salts, minerals and other components in urine can lead to urolithiasis, a process that causes these particles cluster within the kidneys.

There are different types of kidney stones, including calcium oxalate, uric acid, ammonic magnesium and cystine.

Learn more about the causes of kidney stones ›

For more information or to make an appointment with one of our kidney stone specialists, please call 714-456-7005.

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