In kidneys' quiet depths, a tale is told, Of stones that form, of mineral's hold. Renal calculi, with secrets unknown, In quiet chambers of flesh and bone.
From tiny specks to stones of grand design, Within the kidneys, their stories entwine. Mineral and salt, a crystal's embrace, Silent architects in a hidden place.
Calcium oxalate, a common form, In nature's forge, a silent storm. Phosphate stones, their presence known, A mineral symphony deep in the stone.
Yet uric acid, in its acidic theme, Forms its own stones, as if in a dream. Struvite and cystine, their tales unique, In the labyrinth of kidneys, they all speak.
From dehydration's arid grasp they brew, Stones of suffering, a torment too true. Diet's role in their formation's clear, Oxalates and salts, the foe is near.
Genetics may play its fateful hand, A family legacy, hard to withstand. Medical conditions, infections in disguise, Raise the risk as stones begin to rise.
In the temple of the body, where they dwell, Obesity's weight, a story to tell. Certain medications, a double-edged sword, As stone formation takes its course forward.
Pain, an unwelcome, intense guest, In the back, it begins its quest. Radiating through the abdomen's core, To the groin, where the torment soars.
Frequent urination, blood in the stream, A cloudy, foul scent, a distressing dream. Asymptomatic they may often be, Until discovered, in medical inquiry.
Treatment's path, as stones take their toll, Varies by size and their place in the whole. Small ones may pass with a liquid's flow, While larger demand a medical show.
Shock waves and scopes, surgical hand, To free the captive stones from their stand. Prevention's wisdom, a vital key, Drink water, stay hydrated, and stay stone-free.
A crystal saga, in the body's domain, Kidney stones form, and they bring pain. In the book of health, a chapter, you see, Kidney stones, a tale of the human decree.
