Question 1

what can cause a kidney stone to get infected?

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Infected stone?: Your urine is filtered in the kidneys and comes down into your bladder through a ureter, one from each kidney. Kidney stones (ks) cannot get infected but a risk of ks is a kidney infection, which can lead to sepsis (s).  S is the body's often deadly response to infection or injury. S affects millions and requires early suspicion and rapid treatment. Obstruction of the ureter is how ks can cause s.

Question 2

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 3

what causes kidney stones?

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Most just happen: Known causes are not drinking plenty of water, too much milk / antacids (rare), kidney infections (proteus bacteria), vitamin d abuse, some genetic tendencies to absorb too much calcium, and more.  Your physician will check you for gout, cystinuria, and hyperparathyroidism.

Question 4

do beets cause kidney stones?

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

Question 5

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 6

what causes heat on kidney stone?

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Kidney stone: What do you mean by heat on a kidney stone.  Never heard this term.

Question 7

is kidney stone caused by coffee?

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

Question 8

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 9

can osteobi-flex cause kidney stones?

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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 10

will a small kidney stone cause pain?

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Sometimes: Even small stones can be very painful. The good news is that they are easier to pass. Drink lots of pure water and try relaxation exercises including visualizing the stone leaving your body. I have had patients tell me this works. Also, get an evaluation by an expert to find out how to prevent more stones.
With proper testing, we can find ways to prevent over 90% of recurrences.

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