Please share an interesting fact about dealing with kidney stones.

Ignore: Get a stone risk assessment test to find out what kind of stones your body makes for diet changes.

Ignore: Force fluids 8-10 glasses of water, lots of citrus juoce-binds calcium, always rehydrate.

Ignore: Prevent kidney stones with proper diet and drinking adequate amounts of fluid, especially in summer.

Ignore: It's best to drink a lot of fluids in order to minimize the risk of kidney stone formation.

Ignore: Certain common reflux meds can be a risk factor for nephrolithiasis .

Ignore: Don't underestimate drinking several glasses of water a day to dilute your urine.

Ignore: Maintain daily urine output of > 2,500 cc but evenly throughout 24 hours; accept void more often.

Ignore: Drink lots of water and avoid dehydration.

Ignore: Not all kidney stone are made the same and their make up determines treatment/management.

Ignore: Small stones usually pass on their own with just water flushing.

Ignore: Keep well-hydrated. After passing & straining urine, have your stone analyzed to optimize treatment.

Ignore: Most kidney stones are formed from calcium and can be prevented with 4 quarts fluid daily.

Ignore: Stones in the ureter 5mm or less have a high rate of spontaneous passage.

Ignore: Fluids!! Everytime time you eat or pee you take a drink. If your urine is clear --> no stones!!

Ignore: Most kidney stones contain calcium, but avoiding calcium rich foods does not decrease risk of stones.

Ignore: Avoid dehydration in the summer by drinking 2000 cc/day of water or more. Avoid sodas in hot weather.

Ignore: Dual energy CT can tell urate stones from calcium stones in vivo. Also, try to catch 'em if you can.