Discussion: What is the leading cause of kidney stone formation? Hint - processed and industrialized foods combined with stress, anxiety, and an unhealthy lifestyle.

The leading cause of kidney stones is a diet of processed and industrialized foods and beverages that burden the kidneys and liver. An unhealthy and stressful lifestyle (especially due to financial pressures) affects the kidneys. Usually, the body can get rid of these stones, but this process requires a lot of drinking. Attacks of kidney stone displacement are excruciating and may be accompanied by fever and weakness resulting from secondary infection.

There are four main types of kidney stones:
Calcium stones are made of calcium and phosphorus or calcium and oxalate. About 80% of kidney stones are calcium oxalate.
Struvite stones: These stones contain magnesium and ammonia. They are often quite large and take on the shape of a beam.
Uric acid stones: These stones, which make up 10% -5% of all kidney stones, are smooth, browner, and softer than other kidney stones.
Cystine stones: These stones, which are usually yellow, are more similar to crystals than stones.