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In man, the kidney stones are formed due to

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Blockage by fats
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Deposition of sand in kidney
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Protein accumulation in kidneys
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Salts such as oxalates are crystallised in pelvis.
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The correct option is B Salts such as oxalates are crystallised in pelvis.
In man, the kidney stones are formed due to salts such as oxalates are crystallised in pelvis.
  • A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.
  • Kidney stones form when there is a decrease in urine volume and/or an excess of stone-forming substances in the urine.
  • Dehydration is a major risk factor for kidney stone formation.
  • Symptoms of a kidney stone include flank pain (the pain can be quite severe) and blood in the urine (hematuria).
  • Diagnosis of kidney stones is best accomplished using an ultrasound, IVP, or a CT scan.
  • Treatment includes pain-control medications and, in some cases, medications to facilitate the passage of urine.

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