28/01/2026
Kidney stones are crystalline stones (also called calculi) that form in your kidneys or ureters. Your ureters are the tubes connecting your kidneys to your bladder.
Kidney stones are a common problem that can cause severe pain. They tend to be more common in males than females. To help diagnose kidney stones, you might need scans, a urine test and blood tests. Kidney stones can often pass out of your system by themselves in your urine within a few weeks. Bigger stones may need treatment with a procedure or surgery.
Learn more, including the causes of kidney stones, at: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/kidney-stones
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