Question 1

what size does a kidney stone have to be to cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Can be tiny: If it works your way into your ureter, a 1 mm stone can be very uncomfortable.

Question 2

is kidney stone caused by coffee?

Accepted Answer

The reverse: Actually, coffee can lead to more dilute urine which can help prevent kidney stones.

Question 3

what causes a kidney stone and how can you prevent one?

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Urine chemistry: Stones form due to high concentrations of stone elements in the urine e.g. Calcium, oxalate. A 24 hour urine collection by a nephrologist or urologist can make a diagnosis.
The first step in prevention is to drink enough to void 2 litres a day. See your physician first.

Question 4

what's the major cause of frequent passing 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 5

help please! could chiropractics cause kidney stone to move?

Accepted Answer

No: Chiropractic manipulation should have no bearing on kidney stones.

Question 6

please describe the major cause of frequent passing kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: If you have had multiple kidney stones you really should be consulting with a urologist and possibly an endocrinologist. Kidney stones can be caused by repeat or continued infection or metabolic states such as hyperparathyroidism.

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 kidney stone cause nocturia ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

too much peanut can cause kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IF...: If you are prone to calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, peanut butter was one of the high oxalate foods to moderate or avoid along with beans, beets, berries, green peppers, chocolate, coffee, colas, and wheat bran. Consider almond butter instead if you are an oxalate stone former.

Question 10

can bentonite clay cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: My common side effect is constipation.  Far as I know, no reports of kidney stones.

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