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These 5 Tips Could Help You Avoid Kidney Stones

Kidney stones cause what some call the worst pain they've ever experienced; the good news is there are steps to avoid them

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Kidney stones may be tiny, but they cause what some call the worst pain they’ve ever experienced.

The stones are actually just hard deposits of mineral and acid salt that can block kidney function and land you in the hospital seeking relief, says Shaun Hager, DO, of Hartford HealthCare’s Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute in Norwich.

The good news is there are steps you can take to avoid a run-in with kidney stones. See his tips.

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