There is no connection between kidney stones and GUAIFENESIN. Most stones are calcium oxalate, some are sodium urate, and a smaller number are calcium phosphate. GUAIFENESIN has been used extensively over the past fifteen years with no known side effects, renal problem, and has never been shown to produce kidney stones. No side effects have ever been reported after using GUAIFENESIN in numerous preparations against cold or allergy during decades.

The majority of renal stones are found in one kidney. However, bilateral renal calculi occur in 10 - 15% of patients. The CT scan, below, shows a stone in each kidney (red arrowheads).

Kidney stones that block or obstruct the flow of urine within the urinary tract may be responsible for infection or even deterioration of renal function.

No, there is no connection between kidney stones and guaifenesin. Most stones are calcium oxalate, some sodium urate and a smaller number are calcium phosphate. Theoretically, were a stone in place, a phosphate surface could have begun dissolving and allowed a trapped stone to get smaller and thus pass through. If so, this would have been good in the long run. Back To Top The calcium excreted is limited to inappropriate calcium surplus. Dr. St.

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A kidney stone occurs when substances in the urine form crystals. Kidney stones can be large or small. Large ones can damage the kidneys; small ones may be able to pass in the urine. Because crystals have sharp edges, passing even small stones can be very painful. Treatment depends on what the stones are made of.

NO! Although many people believe that calcium intake can cause kidney stones, according to TWO large studies on the subject published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that INCREASING calcium intake (above 850mg) can actually LOWER kidney stone risk! For more information, go to: http://www.calciuminfo.com/calciumquestions/kidneystones.

Most stones can be treated with increased fluid intake, changes in diet and medication. About 90 percent of stones will pass by themselves within three to six weeks. Certain types of stones may sometimes be dissolved using medications; however, calcium-containing stones (the most common type in the U.S.) cannot be dissolved.

Treatments that can prevent kidney stones from forming are possible in may cases. Strong evidence suggests that a high fluid intake may decrease the risk of stones. In addition, once the cause of the stone is found, medications or changes in diet may be used to help prevent new stones. The type of medication used is based on blood and urine tests.

Kidney stones are a relatively common problem. Approximately 350-thousand Americans have new stones each year. Approximately 15% of Americans will develop stones at some point during their lifetime.

There are many different types of kidney stones. The vast majority of stones are composed of calcium. The most common types of stones are calcium oxalate (70%), calcium phosphate (5-10%), struvite (10%), uric acid (10%) and cystine (1%). It is not uncommon for a single stone to be made of more than one of these types. When this occurs, the stone is commonly referred to as a mixed stone. Less common types of kidney stones include Xanthine, DHA and crixivan stones.

Patients who are at risk for stone formation include inadequate hydration, dietary practices, stones that run in families, infections, anatomical factors within the urinary tract and metabolic conditions that may promote stone formation.

Patients who have a kidney stone may have another kidney stone in the future. The risk of a patient having a recurrence of a stone can be up to 50% in 5-10 years and 80% in their lifetime.

Yes. The treatment is called lithotripsy. It uses shockwaves to break up stones inside the body. It is appropriate for kidney stones as well as ureter and urinary bladder stones.

Yes, improperly digested calcium particles can build up in the blood stream and eventually in the kidneys where it may calcify. Because a LifeSPRINGS CALMAX? is consumed as a liquid, there are fewer large particles entering the digestive system, it is absorbed through the stomach and directly into the blood stream.

Diuretics are not drugs that to my mind "damage" the kidneys with time. They can be used safely for long term treatment of high blood pressure. They have some mild side effects, but thiazides, as an example, are a class of drugs that have been used safely by millions of people for high blood pressure and they are currently in the first line of recommended drugs for high blood pressure according to the authoritative Joint National Committee (JNC) VI.

Doctors do not always know what causes a stone to form. It seems that some people are just susceptible to having stones-and those who are might increase their risk by eating certain foods, or by not drinking enough water. A person with a family history of kidney stones may be more likely to develop stones. Urinary tract infections, kidney disorders such as cystic kidney diseases, and metabolic disorders such as hyperparathyroidism are also linked to stone formation.

Sometimes, urinary stones cause no symptoms at all. But often, urinary stones can cause pain-possibly severe- as well as blood in the urine, nausea or vomiting, the need to urinate more often, or burning during urination. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor for evaluation. And if fever and chills accompany any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately, as you may have an infection.

People who have had one kidney stone are prone to develop others. Without preventive treatment or changes in lifestyle, patients can develop a new stone within a year or two of the first one. About half of patients do develop a stone again within 5 to 10 years, and 80% do so sometime in their lives.

Kidney stones are the result of mineral precipitation in the urine. The most common cause is dehydration which causes the urine to become saturated with specific minerals that begin to precipitate as crystals and subsequently stones.

Pain in the back or flank area or blood in the urine may suggest the presence of a kidney stone, but the diagnosis requires imaging. The most accurate (and currently most popular) means of diagnosing a kidney stone is a CAT Scan. The specific technique used is helical kidney stone protocol.

Additional calcium intake may actually lower your risk for kidney stones. The largest study ever conducted on calcium and kidney stones, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1993, and another published in 1997, showed that daily calcium intake above 850 mg decreased the incidence of symptomatic kidney stones. Reducing your intake of dietary oxalate, a substance found in wheat bran, rhubarb, beets and nuts may also lower your risk of stones.

Treatment varies according to size and position of the stone within the urinary tract. The size of the stone can range from a small pinhead to the size of a walnut, completely filling the kidney collecting system. Smaller stones may pass spontaneously, however if the stone is too big, intervention may be necessary. The actual treatment will depend on your clinical history, examination and imaging, usually in the form of X-rays or a CT scan.