Question 1

what is the definition or description of: oxalic acid 24 hr?

Accepted Answer

Quantitative test: A 24 hour oxalic acid quantification test is used to diagnose if there is an elevated amount of oxalate in the urine over the course of a 24 hour period.  Normally, about 0-40 mg of oxalate is excreted in 24 hours.

Question 2

can oxalic acid in spinach ruin my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Acidic foods can, over time, break away the enamel of your teeth. As long as you eat these foods in moderation your teeth will be fine. Spinach isn't a big offender.

Question 3

if food-derived oxalate is broken down in the gut, how does it end up spread around the body as oxalate deposits and form ca-oxalate crystals in the kidneys? i thought it forms from acids, such as oxalic acid and ascorbic acid?

Accepted Answer

:   Oxalates are formed from oxalic acid and then gut gets rid of it and can also absorb it back depending on various factors. So oxalate can be absorbed into the circulation and move around in the body including the kidney combine with ca. to form stone.

Question 4

i inhaled oxalic acid (2 weeks ago) while beekeeping and have had an irritated throat since, coughing alot and having dry throat. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Acid: Would have ENT take a look with an endoscope

Question 5

can a person have stationary  uric acid stones in the kidney that cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Blood in urine: Means your kidney stones are responsible. Continue allopurinol.

Question 6

my boyfriend has kidney stones he doesnt know what kind he has if they are oxlataes or acid ones what type of foods can he eat and not eat ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If stones are calcium and he has only had one occurrence shoud really not need to avoid anything specific. If everyone in his family has calcium stones and this is like his 3rd occurrence he shoud be evaluated for a familial condition that requires medicine. As far as Uris acid stones often times u will be precribed a purine free diet. It is extensive so google this to get more information

Question 7

i have stone in both left and right kidney uric acid allso high?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then you start Allopurinol at a dose to lower your serum uric acid below 6 mg/dl and you have a urologist determine what treatment if any needs to be directed at the stones.

Question 8

i have uric acid stone in my kidney of 6 to 9 mm is it possible it will pass through urine.

Accepted Answer

Less likely to pass: Kidney stones of 5 mm or less will pass easily with fluids. stones 15mm or more will require shock waves to brake it down in order to pass. Your kidney stone could pass with excessive fluids 4 liters plus tamsulosin &amp; reduce protein intake. If it does not pass, urologist could help take it out

Question 9

i frequently have tonsil stones and remove them. i also have acid reflux.  could my acid reflux have anything to do with the stones?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Tonsillitis: Unlikely related to reflux. Tonsil stones(tonsoliths) are generally a sign of chronic infection. The fix is tonsillectomy.

Question 10

is acid reflux a sign of kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

No: Acid reflux is acid from stomach(the organ not the "tummy").Has nothing to do with kidney stones.

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What is the definition or description of: oxalic acid 24 hr?

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Can oxalic acid in spinach ruin my teeth?

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If food-derived oxalate is broken down in the gut, how does it end up spread around the body as oxalate deposits and form ca-oxalate crystals in the kidneys? i thought it forms from acids, such as oxalic acid and ascorbic acid?

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I inhaled oxalic acid (2 weeks ago) while beekeeping and have had an irritated throat since, coughing alot and having dry throat. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can a person have stationary uric acid stones in the kidney that cause pain?

A member asked:

My boyfriend has kidney stones he doesnt know what kind he has if they are oxlataes or acid ones what type of foods can he eat and not eat ?

A member asked:

I have stone in both left and right kidney uric acid allso high?

A member asked:

I have uric acid stone in my kidney of 6 to 9 mm is it possible it will pass through urine.

A member asked:

I frequently have tonsil stones and remove them. i also have acid reflux. could my acid reflux have anything to do with the stones?

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Is acid reflux a sign of kidney stones?

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