kidney stone research by cheles fawver. what types of stones are there? 1.calcium oxalate stone...
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Kidney Stone Research
By
Cheles Fawver
What Types of Stones Are There?
1. Calcium Oxalate Stone-Made up of Calcium
2. Cystine Stone (rare)
-Cystine Buildup in Urine
3. Struvite Stone-Mineral Magnesium & Ammonia
4. Uric Acid Stone-Excessive Acid in Urine
Most Susceptible To Stones
• White Males
• Ages 20-50 in the Southeast United States
• Family History
• If you have already had a stone
• Excessive doses of Calcium and Vitamin D
• And other medical conditions with the kidney
Treatments To Stones
• Lithotripsy– Wave sounds sent to the stone that ends up
breaking it apart
• Cystoscopy– Tube which goes up the urthra – Pull or laser beam the stone out
• May pass on there own with no treatment
Preventives
• Drink Plenty of Water Every Day– To keep the kidney flushed out
• Eat Healthy– Diet and cut back:
• Peanuts, tea, instant coffee, rhubarb, beets, beans, beets, berries, chocolate, Concord grapes, dark leafy greens, oranges, tofu, sweet potatoes, and draft beer