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What do you suggest if my father has kidney stones. i don't really know what to ask. i'm really worried. will be be ok?

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Kidney stone: Be sure he has an ultrasound to understand how many stones he has. Be sure he can drink at least 3 liters of fluid per day and that he does. Add lemonade or lemon extract daily. Be sure he follows a low animal protein diet and a low salt diet.

Dr Colegrove and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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