Kidney stones are widely considered the most painful affliction a person can endure, even worse than labor. And in rare cases they can even kill. Learn all about how these things you really, really don’t want form and pass in this faint-inducing episode.
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# Stuff You Should Know - Kidney Stones
Josh and Chuck dive into the painful world of kidney stones, exploring what they are, how they form, and why they hurt so much. The episode covers everything from the different types of stones made of various minerals like calcium oxalate and uric acid, to the various treatments ranging from simply drinking water and waiting to pass them naturally, all the way up to surgical intervention for the really nasty ones. They also share some fascinating details about stone composition, the surprising role of pH balance in your urine, and most importantly, what you can actually do to prevent these little mineral nightmares from ever forming in the first place.
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