Please share an interesting fact about kidney stones.

Risk: Risk of recurrence of kidney stone increases 10% each year after the initial stone formation.

Myth": Myth: all kidney stones can be removed by lithotripsy.

Kidney: Kidney stones are said to be as painful as child birth.

Stones: Stones are formed in the kidney but typically don't cause pain until they exit through the ureter.

Pain: Pain is usually in waves (colic) not constant due to peristalsis of the ureter.

Myth:: Myth: "stones only hurt when they're moving" fact: stones only hurt when they block urine flow.

Myth:: Myth: "larger stones hurt worse". Fact: stones of any size hurt if obstruction is present.

Myth:cranbery: Myth: cranbery juice is good for kdney stones. Fact: it actually increases chances of forming one.

You: Myth: you can "dissolve" kidney stones.

Calcium: Calcium restriction typically does not help prevent calcium stone formation. (and may make it worse).

Less: Less than 10% of stones are caused by dietary issues.

Lithotripsy: Lithotripsy uses ultrasound waves to break down large kidney stones so they can pass through ureters.

Diets: Diets especially high in salt and sweetened drinks increase the risk of kidney stones.

Nobody: Nobody can stop the kidneys from making stones!

Kidney: Kidney stones are not like stones you find on the road!

Drinking: Drinking soda/cola causes kidney stones? Not true! the may be better drink choices, though...

Children: Some children can suffer from kidney stones, too.

Doesn't: Doesn't have to be a life long problem if you identify type of stone and avoid or treat the cause.

Some: Some stones are invisible to x-ray, because they don't have calcium. But, you can see their effects.

Kidney: Kidney stones can be made from different materials. So make sure you find out what caused yours.

In: In patients that absorb excessive amounts of oxalate, reducing calcium may increase stone risk.

Women: Women who had kidney stones had about a 50% increase in their risk of heart attacks.

Exercises: Exercises modestly reduces the risk of kidney stones. Get moving!

Kidney: Kidney stones can form in as little as 15 minutes under certain conditions.

Passing: Passing kidney stones can cause as much pain as giving birth.

Avoiding: Avoiding milk or calcium sources does not prevent stone formation, but can actually increase it.

Toradol: Toradol is more effective at treating the pain than narcotics.

If: If you are prone to make them your diet can make a difference also make sure you stay hydrated.

Most: Most of the stones pass down without any intervention if the size is less than 6mm.

Myth:: Myth: all kidney stones are composed of the same material. That's false!

Different: Different shapes, different sizes, different colors, different composition.

Many: Many types, most frequent cause due to dehydration. If pain and fever>100.4, medical emergency.

Most: Most kidney stones are made of calcium oxylate.

Low: Myth: low calcium intake decreases calcium stones. Fact: calcium stones aren't due to calcium intake.

If: If you have one stone just increasing water can cut risk of another by nearly 50%.

Topamax/topiramate: Topamax/topiramate is a medication that can increase risk of urinary stones.

Most: Most are calcium oxalate. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-stones/ds00282.

Ignore: Calcium intake does no affect formation of kidney stones, thus milk ; cheese in moderation is ok.

Ignore: Of patients who have had 1 stone episode, about 1/2 will have a 2nd within the next 10 yrs. 1/2 won't.

Ignore: Myth: getting kidney stones is rare. Fact: some studies show 1 in 11 americans will get a stone.

Ignore: Watching protein intake along with drinking fluids can help stop kidney stones.

Ignore: To help prevent stone recurrence in some types of stones, drink 2 liters of fluid per day.

Ignore: Avoid sodas to reduce the acid in the urine and decrease stone formation.

Ignore: Hexagonal crystals in the sediment may be cystine indicating a genetic risk easily manageable by Rx.

Ignore: Los cálculos renales están relacionados con baja ingesta de agua.