What Causes Kidney Stones

Kidney stones may get created when an imbalance of minerals, salts, water and other materials found in urine occurs. Things that cause the imbalance include:

• Insufficient drinking of water
• Different types of medical conditions

A person can form kidney stones due to his/her family history as stones frequently occur within the family over several generations.
In rare cases, kidney stones are formed due to excessive production of a hormone by the parathyroid glands.

What are kidney stones ?
Kidney stones are tiny, hard masses that form inside the kidneys. These stones are made of acid salts and minerals.