Question 1

what causes a kidney stone?

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Metabolic issue.: Kidney stones are initiated by metabolic derangements in the handling of urinary oxalate, uric acid or calcium, for example. These derangements can be hereditary, and they allow for crystals of these substances to form.  These crystals serve as a nidus for stone creation.

Question 2

what causes black kidney stones?

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Kidney stones: Never heard that kidney stones would be classified by their color. More explanation from you would be helpful.

Question 3

what is the cause of kidney stones?

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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 4

causes and symptoms of kidney stones are?

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Not drinking enough: The most common cause of kidney stones is simply not drinkning enough water.  However, there may be other problems as well, so it is important for you to see your doctor so that the appropriate tests may be obtained.

Question 5

what are kidney stones and what causes them to pass?

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Lots of fluid: Kidney stones are solid matter from overconcentration of substance from low urine volume/fluid intake, high secretion, low ph, and other factors.  An increase in your fluid intake up to at least 2.5-3 liters per day can help dissolve the stone regardless of type.  This increase in fluid will help it pass, if it hasn't on its own.

Question 6

can tea cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

No it doesn't: Water in it good for stone prevention.

Question 7

can hot tea cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

No it does not: Tea is usually all water which is good to prevent & doesn't cause kidney stones.

Question 8

can cinnamon cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The oxalate in cinammon could precipitate out into the classic calcium oxalate crystals that make up one type of kidney stone.

Question 9

can kidney stone cause nocturia ?

Accepted Answer

: Kidney stones can move to the urinary bladder and irritation from the stones may cause frequent urination.

Question 10

can metamucil cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Does not usually get absorbed so unlikely to have any impact in this respect

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