PROTECTING YOUR ECTOPIC KIDNEY: STEPS TO PREVENT STONES

Key takeaways: Ectopic kidneys are kidneys located in the wrong place, usually from birth — often in the pelvis or lower abdomen. They may not drain urine properly, increasing the risk of urine stagnation and stone formation. Poor urine flow and twisted ureters can cause minerals to build up, forming stones more easily than in normally positioned kidneys. Common symptoms include pain, blood in urine, urinary infections, or no symptoms at all.