Calcium oxalate stones are a form of kidney stones that are caused by too much oxalate in the urine. Limiting high-oxalate foods, increasing the amount of calcium in the diet, limiting vitamin C content in the diet, drinking plenty of fluids, and reducing the sodium content in the diet can reduce the risk of forming calcium oxalate stones.
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How to treat a 4 mm kidney stone?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old man, 280 lbs. I have a 0.15 inch kidney stone that I went to the ER for on 12th last month because of the pain. The CT scan said "A 0.11 x 0.15 inch calculus is present in the proximal left ureter at the level of L3. There is mild dilation of the proximal left ureter... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query. You have a tendency to form kidney stones repeatedly. It is something that you need to get evaluated once the treatment for the present condition is complete. Regarding your present problem, a 0.15 inch stone will be passed out spontaneously ... Read Full »
I have 2 to 3 mm stones in both kidneys. What should my diet be when concerned with oxalate intake?
Query: Hello doctor, I have 2 to 3 mm stones in both kidneys, my RBC count is 8 to 10 pus cells, 6 to 8 mild traces of albumin, and calcium oxalate crystals in urine. Apart from drinking 3 liters of water, what else should my diet be when concerned with oxalate intake? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed a UTI (urinary tract infection), which seems to be secondary to renal stones. It has in turn resulted in proteinuria with traces of albumin. Have you been started on any antibiotics or tested for urine culture and sensitivity? If not done yet then ... Read Full »
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