Fitness Fact - The Causes of Kindey Stones

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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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