12/12/2024
Kidney stone under electron microscope:
Kidney stones are tiny, hard mineral deposits that form inside your kidneys, and despite their small size, they can cause excruciating pain.
These stones are created when substances like calcium, oxalate, and uric acid in your urine become too concentrated and crystallize. Over time, these crystals stick together, forming a stone that can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball.
Passing a kidney stone can be an incredibly painful process, as it travels through the urinary tract, scraping against delicate tissues along the way.
This image reveals just how jagged they are.
