Question 1

my friend has kidney stones and may have to have them surgically removed. is it possible that the surgery could cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: While having surgery may interrupt a single cycle, it is unlikely to cause infertility especially for renal stone surgery.  The exception might be if the surgery results in some sort of renal failure.

Question 2

what causes a black kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Black kidney stone: The only sure way to tell what a kidney stone is made of is to send it off to a lab for analysis. Once it is complete, you will have a non-speculative answer to your question.

Question 3

what are the causes of frequent kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There can be a myriad of reasons a person produces kidney stones.  Dietary factors and hydration play a role, but in most case, there is some metabolic predisposition.  Having a family member who had kidney stones increases one's risk of having stones as well.  A work-up to determine the cause of stones is warranted if you have had more than one episode.  See your urologist.

Question 4

do beets cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you have a tendency to form oxalate stones then food rich in oxalates like beets could contribute to stone formation.

Question 5

can osteobi-flex cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are using glucosamine/chondroitin as a dietary supplement to manage osteoarthritis symptoms, its use is controversial; and there is no proven clinical benefit. Therefore, i would not advise using it, even though there are few risks associated with its use.

Question 6

can kidney stones cause gurgling noises?

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Not usually: Kidney  stones usually do not cause gurgling noises.

Question 7

what is the cause of frequent kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones: Most kidney stone do not have a definite cause, dehydration is common, inmobilization causes calcium loss from bones, kidney filtration defects, hyperfunction of the parathyroid gland, malabsortion from the GI tract, congenital renal defects (renal tubular acidosis, medullary sponge kidneys), gout, drug diamox, (acetazolamide) some diuretics.

Question 8

what can cause a person to have kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: In women the most common cause is not drinking enough water. In men, the most common is too much calcium in the urine and there are several causes for this. Find an expert in the metabolic evaluation of kidney stones, usually an endocrinologist, or go to a major medical center with a stone clinic. We can prevent over 90% of recurrences with proper evaluation and treatment of the underlying cause.

Question 9

is it really the case that tomotoes cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The nyu langone medical center recommends limiting your intake of tomatoes and avoiding tomato paste if you suffer from stones

read more: http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/496960-what-are-dangers-of-eating-tomatoes/#ixzz2qdui4yqp.

Question 10

what are the causes of kidney stones and how can they be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are several types of kidney stones and preventative measures are dictated by the composition of the stones. One universally helpful therapy is hydration.  Kidney stone formers shoud strive to make 2 liters or more of urine daily.  Most people fall far short of this.

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