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Checkup: Why are kidney stones so painful?
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Air date: July 15, 2012
Host: Jeremy Shere, PhD
Even though kidney stones are very small calcified pebbles, they are known for causing an extraordinary amount of discomfort. Dean Lenz, M.D., explains that this pain occurs the flow of urine is obstructed and subsequently the urine channel and kidney are stretched out.
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about kidney stones at Mayo Clinic.
