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What makes a kidney stone grow?

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Dr. Matthew Wosnitzer answered

Specializes in Urology

Depends: Depends on the type and the reason for the stones. Generally hydration (6-8 glasses of water per day), and citrus juice (lemonade/orange) are helpful. See a urologist if you have recurrent stones (all of the time), for a metabolic stone workup which will examine your urine.

Answered 9/28/2016

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