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Last updated: Fri 17 July 2015 Last updated: Fri 17 Jul 2015. email. Kidney stones usually comprised of a compound called calcium oxalate, are the result of an accumulation of dissolved minerals on the inner lining of the kidneys.
Kidney stones (calculi), stone-like crystals of differing sizes and shapes, can develop in one or both of the kidneys. Medically known as nephrolithiasis, kidney stones can block the flow of urine and in extreme cases result in a kidney failure. These occur when salts present in the urine form a solid lump or stone. Most kidney stones do not require surgery and are passed out of the body painlessly when you urinate.