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Diet for Kidney stones
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Calcium Oxalate Stones - These are the most common types of stones. They are small and spiky and can cause acute colic when they travel down from the kidney. Sometimes they can cause bleeding from the urinary tract. Calcium oxalate occurs when calcium binds with oxalate, a mineral found in certain plants. Calcium oxalate stones form when ingested oxalate combines with calcium present in the urine. People with medical conditions that cause high urine calcium levels are at risk for the stones thus formed. Calcium Phosphate Stones are formed when other underlying health conditions are present, especially renal tubular acidosis (RTA) or hyperparathyroidism. They usually have a smooth surface, are hard and grow to a large size and can damage the kidneys. Uric Acid Stones occur when there is excessive uric acid in the blood and/or in the urine. Common causes of high blood uric acid levels are gout and certain metabolic disorders. One known dietary cause is eating a lot of animal protein or drinking red wine. Struvite Stones are associated with urinary tract infections. Women and children are more susceptible to forming these stones than men. They can also grow into a large size in the kidney and damage the kidney. Cystine Stones-The occurrence of cystine stones is rare and arises out of a genetic condition known as cystinuria. |
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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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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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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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