Kidney stones in teens caused by lifestyle changes: Experts
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Due to changes in lifestyle, kidney stones are now observed even at a younger age which is generally observed in mid-ages. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of salts and minerals that form inside the kidneys.
Dr. Kandarp Parikh said "In the past few years, we have witness strides in fields of minimal access surgeries, flexible uteroscopy, bipolar TURP, HOLEP, etc. - many of which are now used extensively in India. Earlier cost was deterrent, but now the difference is not huge," Organizers added that Summer is often considered season of stones due to dehydration.
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