Question

___________is a condition when crystals of minerals get formed in the kidney.

Answer 1

Kidney stones:

1. Sometimes, the salts and minerals present in urine stick together and form stones in the kidneys. These are generally insoluble crystals oxalates or carbonates and are commonly referred to as kidney stones.
2. They cause intense pain in the lower abdomen, back and shoulders.
3. They can be very small, like the size of sugar crystals to very large like a few cm.
4. They are generally associated with diet and hereditary factors and can be diagnosed by ultrasound of the kidney.

Final answer:

Kidney stone is a condition when crystals of minerals get formed in the kidney.