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The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in the renal system situated below the rib cage. The size of each kidney is about a fist of a hand. They act as filters in the body. They help to pass out the wastes and extra water of the body in the form of urine. The kidneys filter the blood before returning it …

To understand the urinary tract infections and possibilities of kidney stones, it is first essential to know about the structure of the urinary tract. Basically, the human body’s urinary tract is separated into 2 sections:  The upper tract (counting the kidneys and the ureter) The lower tract (counting the bladder and urethra) THE LOWER TRACT  As per most specialists and …