A Kidney stone Experience

It all started on a typical Maui fall day, with beautiful trade winds and sunny skies over the Kapalua Golf Course. Me(Tom) and my wife Teresa were about to start the ninth hole when i had to go to the bathroom. I was standing over the urinal and noticed blood in my urine. Confused as to what i should do, i decided to just finish playing golf without mentioning anything to my wife. Needless to say, I didn't have a good score from that point...

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Kidney Stones

Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together. Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage....

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