Srinagar, Oct 23, Oct. 24 -- Kidney stones can recur even after treatment, making regular medical follow-up and preventive care essential, senior urologist Dr Saleem Wani said on Friday, urging people to seek timely medical advice instead of panicking or ignoring symptoms. Dr Wani said kidney stones have been known for centuries, with evidence of the condition found even in ancient Egyptian mummies. He explained that dietary habits and metabolic factors contribute to stone formation, with calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate stones among the most common types. Uric acid stones may also develop due to dietary and metabolic factors, including high animal-protein intake.Some stones are linked to urinary tract infections and are known as str...