KAPOOR’S KIDNEY & UROSTONE CENTRE
FITNESS FACTS The causes of kidney stones Kidney stones are a solid piece of crystalline mineral material that forms in the kidney from substances in the urine. This piece of material can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Kidney stones form when there is a decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone-forming substances in the urine. Dehydration is a common risk factor for the development of kidney stones. Other risk factors can be: Certain medical conditions, such as gout, inflammatory bowel disease and hyperparathyroidism Diets that are too high in oxalate, protein or calcium Hypercalciuria (increased calcium in the urine) is the most common abnormality in kidney stone formation. This means an abnormal amount of calcium is in your urine. It can be caused by excess dietary calcium and/or a dysfunction causing overactive calcium absorption in the body. It also may be caused by a kidney dysfunction where the kidneys do not filter the calcium out of the urine properly. Atkins diet Hormonal changes Kidney and urinary tract infections Taking an excess amount (greater than 2 grams per day) of Vitamin C Certain medications such as sulfa drugs, overuse of antacids containing magnesium silicate, guaifenesin and other antibiotics such as cephalexin, ciprofloxacin and nitrofurantoi
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