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Kidney stones are common. They affect about 11% of men and 6% of women at least once in their lives. A sharp pain in your back, lower abdomen, or groin may be the first sign. Other signs include blood ...

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“Probably one of the most important reasons why people form stones is dehydration,” Kirkali says. When urine is too concentrated, minerals can build up and form stones. “I can’t over-emphasize the ...