A kidney stone is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when the urine becomes concentrated and when certain substances combine together to create an object that is too large to pass in the urine. Calcium oxalate, calcium and ammonium phosphate,
A kidney stone develops when substances in urine form...
Question: Do you have any information on low purine diets. I have a urate stone I would like to dissolve from my kidney and have heard... Read more »
Dear Dr. Motola, Can Flomax be prescribed to a female to help pass kidney stones? I am a female patient who has been passing kidney... Read more »
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Overview:The kidneys filter out fluids and waste from the body, producing urine. The two kidneys are located deep behind the abdominal organs, below... Read more »
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PreventionAnyone who has had kidney stones should try to prevent a recurrence. Some general observations include:The most important dietary... Read more »
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When tests show there is a kidney stone, the next step is to determine treatment. Patients who have severe pain, vomiting, fever, or symptoms of... Read more »
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Kidney stones are hard, solid particles that form in the urinary tract. In many cases, the stones are very small and can pass out of the body without... Read more »
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ReferencesCameron MA, Sakhaee K. Uric acid nephrolithiasis. Urol Clin North Am. 2007;34(3):335-346.Chandhoke PS. Evaluation of the recurrent stone... Read more »