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What Could Be Causing Recurring Kidney Stones Despite Taking Adequate Fluids?
Question: I offfen get kidneys stones . Last 7 months before I had an Ultra sound and I could see 4 mm and 5 mm KIDNEYS STONES IN MY RIGHT AND LEFT KIDNEY. I HAVE EVEN PASS SOME KIDNEYS STONES THROUGH MY URINE. So My question is why do I get kidneys stones offen even though I take 5-6 liters of liquid. Can you please help me out in this.
Brief Answer:
A recurrent stone formation has mostly resulted of metabolic disorder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for query.
Based on the facts that you have posted recurrent formation of urinary stones that you have is mostly due to the following few factors which need to be investigated.
1) Recurrent UTI.
2) Metabolic disorder of either Calcium or Phosphorus.
You need to consult qualified Urologist and get following blood tests done to establish cause for recurrence of stone formation.
1) Serum Calcium and Phosphorus levels.
2) Parathyroid Hormone assessment.
3) Serum Electrolytes study.
4) A routine urine test and urine culture.
Further treatment will depend upon the result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. P. T. Patil, Urologist
A recurrent stone formation has mostly resulted of metabolic disorder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for query.
Based on the facts that you have posted recurrent formation of urinary stones that you have is mostly due to the following few factors which need to be investigated.
1) Recurrent UTI.
2) Metabolic disorder of either Calcium or Phosphorus.
You need to consult qualified Urologist and get following blood tests done to establish cause for recurrence of stone formation.
1) Serum Calcium and Phosphorus levels.
2) Parathyroid Hormone assessment.
3) Serum Electrolytes study.
4) A routine urine test and urine culture.
Further treatment will depend upon the result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. P. T. Patil, Urologist
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