Why Do Stones Form in the Body?

28. Oktober 2025

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Stones are deposits of salts and minerals that can form inside different organs. They are most often found in kidneys and gallbladder, but also in the urinary bladder, pancreas, and prostate.

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Stones are deposits of salts and minerals that can form inside different organs.
Where do they come from?
How do stones behave in the body?

Für wen das ist

Für alle, die Nieren über kidney stones erkunden.

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Dr. Aglam

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Where do they come from?

Specialists identify a combination of factors, especially the following lifestyle factors, as causes:

An unbalanced diet that has too much sugar, salt, and protein can be problematic, even though in moderation they are okay. Salty food can be especially dangerous and form kidney stones, as the amount of calcium in the body increases, which the kidneys need to filter, and their other "tasks" are distributed on the residual principle. And remember that part of a “balanced diet” is drinking an adequate amount of water throughout the day.
Excess weight increases the risk not only of stones but also many other chronic diseases.
Genetic predisposition cannot be excluded (if any of your close relatives had this problem, you should pay special attention to your health) and medical history (people who have or had stones have a higher risk of getting new ones than everyone else).

How do stones behave in the body?

Sometimes stones don't manifest themselves in any way, so the person lives a happy life and doesn't even think about going to the doctor. A person may become aware of the presence of stones by chance, during a comprehensive examination, despite not being bothered by them. In these cases it is important to be aware of one's risk factors, visit specialists regularly, undergo periodic check-ups, and visit a doctor as soon as symptoms appear.

When stones start to "move"

This may be accompanied by severe wave-like pain, pain when urinating, nausea and vomiting, and an increase in body temperature. Do not try to solve the problem by taking painkillers, as this can be dangerous. It is better to monitor your condition: if the pain does not subside, and the temperature holds, call a doctor or an ambulance if the pain is extreme.

In some cases, stones can be dissolved with medication. However, this is a slower process, which is why emergency ultrasound or surgery is often required to break them up.

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