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Hard, pebble-sized objects that grow in your kidneys are known as kidney stones. Understanding how they form and how they’re treated can help you deal with them -- and maybe even prevent them.

Most often, kidney stones are passed naturally while urinating. That passing can cause sharp abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, pinching or stinging during urination, and blood in the urine.

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Struggling with high uric acid? Learn the causes, foods to avoid, lifestyle tips, and when to seek medical help. Manage hyperuricemia naturally and prevent gout or kidney issues.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD The symptoms of kidney stones can vary ...