The human body is a complex machine made up of a number of interconnected organs and organ systems.  The organs are internally often soft, flexible and extremely sensitive.  In such a situation, even a miniature irritant, and the process of its removal can cause extreme pain.  One such irritant is the extremely small, and very painful, kidney stone. While the exact cause of their formation is not established, some of the known reasons are hard water (above 300 PPM) or a history of kidney stones in the family. Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside …