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Diet for Struvite Stones

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Struvite stones are formed due to urinary tract bacterial infections. The common organisms include – Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis.

The most common treatment for these stones is a long course of antibiotics depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria. Ask your doctor about dietary changes that help to ease the side effects of long-term antibiotic use. Struvite stones have a higher chance of recurring unless the infection is completely eradicated.

Struvite stones tend to form when the pH of the urine is abnormally high or alkaline due to breakdown of urea into ammonical salts by the infecting bacteria.

If you are a Struvite Stone former you may modify your diet to increase the acidity of your urine to inhibit the bacterial growth. Urine acidifiers include specific tablets, animal proteins and citrus fruits.

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Posted by: govardhan.bale(Guest) Posted on: 04/13/2012

how we can know the type of kidney stone ? is there any biochemical or any other tests ?

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Posted by: rajrupa_a47 Posted on: 10/27/2011

i found stone in my kidney which has felt from urine and gave it to lab for STONE ANALYSIS report found that uric acid POSTIVE.What treatment should i take and diet also

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Posted by: epro24(Guest) Posted on: 01/12/2011

I am a little confused. I thought too much calcium was the cause of kidney stones, but you think I should take more? I've received much kidney stones treatment in the past, and my doctors have all said the key to preventing them is citric acid.

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