A member asked:

How/why would calcium build up in kidney's of a 5 yr.old? why trace blood every spot urine? what kind of causes can it be from? anything real serious?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Calcium: You child may have hypercalciurea which maybe due to foods she is eating such as soy products and vegetables rich in calcium. There may be other conditions to rule out such as renal tubular acidosis or hyperparathyroidism , both rare conditions.

Answered 8/6/2013

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