Calculus (medicine)
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A calculus (pl.: calculi), often called a stone, is a concretion of material, usually mineral salts, that forms in an organ or duct of the body. Formation of calculi is known as lithiasis (/ˌlɪˈθaɪəsɪs/). Stones can cause a number of medical conditions.
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Calculus | |
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Other names | Stone |
An 8-mm kidney stone | |
Symptoms | Pain |
Complications | Inflammation |
Prevention | Diet |
Treatment | Drinking water, surgery |
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For other uses, see Calculus (disambiguation).
Some common principles (below) apply to stones at any location, but for specifics see the particular stone type in question.
Calculi are not to be confused with gastroliths.