How common are kidney stones?
In the UK, kidney stones affect around 3 in 20 men and 1 in 20 women. They most commonly occur between the ages of 20 and 50 but can occur at any age. Once someone has had a kidney stone they have a 50% chance of forming further stones within 5 to 10 years.
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