What Are Kidney Stones?
5. Struvite Stones
Some people, older women in particular, are prone to developing urinary tract infections. When there is such an infection in the body, bacteria that causes the infection will be releasing various substances including struvite. Under certain conditions, struvite can accumulate and result in struvite stones in the kidney.
Struvite stones make up to around 15% of all cases of kidney stones, and they are more common in women than in men. These stones can grow very quickly, and they can result in potentially serious conditions if they are not treated in time. In some cases, potentially serious complications can arise with little warning.
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