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Health Encyclopedia: Kidney Stones Treatment

Medications


Diuretics. Diuretics are commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other disorders to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body. Low doses of diuretics known as thiazides are sometimes used to reduce the amount of calcium released by the kidneys into the urine. Thiazides include:

  • Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDiuril)
  • Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
  • Trichlormethiazide (Metahydrin, Naqua)
  • Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)

However, thiazides also cause potassium loss, which reduces citrat...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Monosodium glutamate (also called MSG) Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) Baking powder Disodium... Read more »

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The Safety of Artificial Sweeteners
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...sweeteners sensibly. It's also an excellent idea to work on reducing the amount of sugar you... Read more »

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Rhinitis: Fragrances And What You Can Do To Avoid Them
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...types of fragrances in your home. An open box of baking soda absorbs unwanted odors very well.... Read more »

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Holiday Survival Guide for Kids with GERD
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...happy.   Tip#4: Keep to an eating schedule that works. Some children just need to eat the... Read more »

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Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of Addiction
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Over-the-counter nasal sprays provide quick relief to millions of Americans suffering from a stuffy... Read more »

Health Guide

Kidney Stones: Diagnosis
...potassium and phosphates).Reduce protein and other foods with high-purine content.Potassium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, allopurinol.Lithotripsy, uteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, open... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...syrup, and a pinch of salt; the second filled with 8 oz. of purified or carbonated water and 1/4 tsp. of baking soda. The traveler should drink alternately from each glass until the thirst is... Read more »
Gout: Diagnosis
...for kidney stones, patients should drink plenty of fluids (ideally water, not caffeinated beverages). Sodium bicarbonate supplemented by acetazolamide can also reduce acidity and the risk for... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...but some people may be sensitive to it.Sucralose (Splenda). Sucralose has no better aftertaste and works well in baking, unlike other artificial sweeteners. It is made from real sugar by replacing... Read more »
Infertility in Men: Other Treatments
...even with these treatments.To prepare sperm for IVF, men with retrograde ejaculation typically use sodium bicarbonate four times a day to reduce the acidity of the urine. After ejaculation, the... Read more »

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