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I just passed my kidney stone & it is a light brown/tan color. what could this color mean as far as my health?

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Dr. Steven Bowers answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lab: The stone should be sent to a lab for analysis. Depending on the composition of the stone, your doctor may be able to guide you on how best to manage this in the future.

Answered 12/21/2018

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Agree with Dr. B: Th brown color is from deposition of blood pigment on the stone. Color does not disclose the composition of the stone. Your doctor should get it analyzed at a laboratory. Whatever the composition, you can reduce your risk of recurrence by drinking enough water every day so that your urine is mostly colorless.

Answered 12/22/2018

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