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Should Calcium Intake Be Limited When Suffering From Kidney Stone?
I just found out from an ultrasound of my entire abdomen that I have a 4x3 mm non obstructive calculus in the mid to lower pole right kidney. I have no pain associated with this. I also have mild osteoporosis. Am I correct in assuming that I should limit my calcium intake for the kidney stone but increase it for the bone loss?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As you've not mentioned your age, sex, and level of BMD(bone mineral density),blood calcium,uric acid level to diagnose Osteoporosis, as an Urologist, it becomes difficult to give a definitive reply. In general, if you've a calcium stone, then calcium intake is restricted.
You can also have an uric acid stone in upto 20%, in which case,restriction is less.If you want expert advice, you can contact me by name with reports.
Dr.Matthew Mangat.
As you've not mentioned your age, sex, and level of BMD(bone mineral density),blood calcium,uric acid level to diagnose Osteoporosis, as an Urologist, it becomes difficult to give a definitive reply. In general, if you've a calcium stone, then calcium intake is restricted.
You can also have an uric acid stone in upto 20%, in which case,restriction is less.If you want expert advice, you can contact me by name with reports.
Dr.Matthew Mangat.
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