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, Risk factors Risk factors
Personal and family health history
If a person comes from a family with a
history of kidney stones or has previously
developed kidney stones and received
treatment, such a person has a high risk of
kidney stones.
Dietary consumption
An individual with a high intake of
sodium, sugar, and protein in their diet is at
greater risk of developing kidney stones. This
risk is more prevalent when the diet includes
a high-sodium dyed. Too much salt is
considered a high sodium diet that increases
calcium in your body which needs to be
filtered by the kidneys and could potentially
lead to kidney stones.
Obesity
Individuals with a high body index