A 51-year-old member asked:
Can tea cause kidney stones?
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Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
No it doesn't: Water in it good for stone prevention.
Answered on Apr 24, 2019
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
No it does not: Tea is usually all water which is good to prevent & doesn't cause kidney stones.
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Roazen answered
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No.: Kidney stones are made up of different types of materials. The most common is calcium oxalate, but other forms exist. In persons who are susceptible, ... Read More
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Dr. Stephen Chinn answered
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Tea/Oxalates/stones: Tea is high in oxalic acid and could increase urinary excretion of oxalates resulting in ca++ oxalate stones. Hydration to achieve a urinary output > ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
No it doesn't: In fact water in tea is good for stone prevention!
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