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Can you tell me in this reaction, would more potassium oxalate equal less calcium oxalate or would it be the other way around?

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

Stones: Your math equation is not quite set up correctly. We use potassium citrate to try and minimize the recurrence of calcium oxalate stones.

Dr Ryan agreed

Answered 8/10/2014

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