What are kidney stones and why do people make such a big deal about them? ?

Question

I've never had a kidney stone or know what they are for that matter. So can some please tell me what they are and why they are such a big deal.

Answer 1

My step dad used to get them and I would hear him screaming in the bathroom. It's a HORRIBLE thing to have, because, well, imagine having to pee our a sharp, jagged rock that was a bit too big to go from your kidney to your bladder through your urethra and out into the toilet. It cuts, scrapes, and gouges its way through your pee hole. Afterward, people pee blood. That's why its so horrible.

Answer 2

kidney stones are just what they sound like. they are formed in the kidneys. usually they are made up of calcium. the body tries to dispel them from the body. when this happens it is extremely painful. sometimes it can't dispel them )particularly in males so surgery is needed. it is a very simple surgery but like with all surgeries it dies have a potential for problems. but if it is necessary then do not refuse to have it.