Only through open communication and being well informed can you and your doctor make the best choice. If a treatable problem is found, you then have the responsibility of following your doctor's recommendations. Common treatments include diet changes, adjustment in fluid intake, and the use of medication. Often a combination of treatments is recommended. If the treatment program is followed, better health and fewer stones will result.
Stones take various shapes based on their location in the urinary tract.
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