​Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. There are many reasons for buildup of kidney stones in the body like- lack of water, mineral imbalance, gout , improper diet etc. A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine. The most common types of kidney stones are made of Calcium and Oxalate. Oxalate is a waste product made by the body and has no function in humans Continue reading