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Kidney Stones
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Maintaining a high fluid intake is the most important step an individual can take to avoid this problem. People with a history of kidney stones should drink enough fluid to produce at least 2 liters, or about 2 quarts, of urine each day.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Serious complications are unusual. Most urinary stones require treatment simply because of the intense pain that the stones cause. Following are some of the serious complications of kidney stones:
What are the risks to others?
Kidney stones are not contagious and pose no risk to others.