Kidney stones
23 Mar
Previous studies had shown that standard diet with normal calcium and reduced animal proteins and salt content reduces kidney stone recurrence in calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis.
16 Mar
Previous studies had shown that standard diet with normal calcium and reduced animal proteins and salt content reduces kidney stone recurrence in calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis. But recent studies have demonstrated how lemon juice supplementation further reduces recurrence rate.
1 Sep 2020
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Monday he had been diagnosed with a kidney stone and would undergo surgery in September to remove it.
17 May 2020
Four of the 210 Coronavirus patients in Bauchi State have developed hypertension as a result of self-medication, authorities have said....
15 May 2018
Pediatric researchers have found that children and adults treated with some oral antibiotics have a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones. This is the first time that these medicines...
9 Mar 2018
When dealing with kidney stones, it’s important to get to a doctor as quickly as possible. However, if the situation is not severe, here are some home remedies you can try. Water On a general note, staying hydrated is key. Increasing water intake can help speed up the process of passing stones. Taking 12 glasses…
8 Mar 2018
Kidney stones are a common occurrence in many adults today, especially in obese men. More often than not, most people do not know when they are dealing with a kidney stone-related problem. Kidney stones are hard collections of salt and mineral that are usually made up of calcium or uric acid. They are created in…
14 Feb 2018
kidney stones are a painful health condition, often requiring multiple procedures at great discomfort to the patient. Growing evidence suggests that the incidence of kidney stones is increasing steadily, especially in women.
15 Nov 2017
Living in warm, wet climes may increase your risk of harboring kidney stones, according to a new study. The findings explain the intriguing “stone belt” phenomenon.
25 Sep 2017
Fruits and vegetables are a necessary part of any diet. Increasing the amount of vegetables in their diet can help a person prevent stone formation. Fruits can be dried, frozen, or fresh.
9 Mar 2017
More often than not, kidney stones are a disease of our diet and the fluids that we drink. The basis for prevention of kidney stones, as expected would be dietery and lifestyle changes.
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