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Body part

Kidneys

Organs

The kidneys — filtration, fluid and mineral balance, and stones.

Common conditions

Kidney stones

Hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and cause severe flank pain as they pass.
Recurrent urinary tract infection

Repeated urinary tract infections (commonly defined as 2+ in 6 months or 3+ in a year), usually in women, causing burning, urgency, and frequent urination.