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What causes kidney stones ? is it in the genes or diet
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Both : All diseases are caused by genetic predispositions superimposed on environmental exposures. In other words both nature & nurture are responsible for your stones. Stop drinking soda & caffeinated beverages. Drink only water. Caffeine leads to urinary loss of minerals like calcium which then crystallizes and forms a "stone.
Answered 9/28/2016
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