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Bookmark or Share- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why are kidney stones so painful?About 85 percent of kidney stones are calcium-based, typically calcium oxalate. Less common are uric acid stones, struvite stones and cystine stones. Doctors use blood and urine tests to find out what kind of stones are present. If you have passed a stone, a laboratory analysis also can reveal the makeup of the stone. Many uric acid and cystine ...
- Preventing kidney stones before they form - Mayo Clinic News NetworkPreventing kidney stones. Nearly 50% of people who have developed kidney stones will develop another stone in 10 years if they do not take steps to prevent a recurrence. Usually, this includes a combination of lifestyle changes and medications. Lifestyle changes. You may reduce your risk of kidney stones if you: Drink water throughout the day.
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they […]
- Treatment for Kidney Stones Depends of Type and Cause of StonesTreatment for kidney stones depends on the type of stone and their cause. In many cases, dietary changes and medication are all that's needed for small stones. Larger stones may require additional treatment. Kidney stones form from minerals and acid salts. About 85 percent of kidney stones are calcium based, typically calcium oxalate.
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: What causes kidney stones?Heredity plays a role in kidney stones. People who have a family member with kidney stones are twice as likely to develop stones as those who don’t have that family history. And once you develop a kidney stone, your risk for future stones goes up. Most people get their first kidney stone between the ages of 40 and 60.
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