The incidence of kidney stones is a problem with varied statistics in variousparts of the world. This incidence in question more common especially in countries with hot climates such as ours. Although this problem, which has serious negative effects on the quality of life of the person is quiet common, it is filled with various misconceptions. Yeditepe University Kozyatağı Hospital Urology Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlter Alkan stated that the incidence of kidney stones in our country that is located within the kidney stone belt, is approximately 15% and this rate is higher when it is compared with the incidence rate in the USA (10%). Reminding that many people in the society are struggling with this problem, he then proceeded to dispel the misconceptions.
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