what are the types of kidney stones?

Kidney stones are hard deposits made from minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, and there are mainly four common types. The most common are calcium stones, usually made of calcium oxalate, which can form when there is too much calcium in urine. Uric acid stones develop in people who lose too much fluid or eat a high-protein diet. Struvite stones are often linked to urinary tract infections and can grow quickly in size. Cystine stones are rare and happen in people with a genetic condition that causes the kidneys to release too much cystine. For proper diagnosis and treatment,