please explain in simple ways..
2007-04-26 13:52:56 · 6 answers · asked by Orange? 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
like what do you eat/drink that makes it form?
2007-04-26 14:07:10 · update #1
Hi Usagi. This is not a simple question. First, there many different types of stones - based on what minerals/substances they are made of.
I will try to explain the most common type of kidney stones. These are made of calcium oxalate. High levels of oxalate in the urine can cause these stones to form in the kidneys. Most people think it is calcium that causes the problem, but in most cases it is a LACK of calcium and an excess of oxalates that cause the stones to form.
There are many, many factors that can lead to excessive oxalates in the kidneys. Oxalates are found in the diet, and can be made in the body. Many nutrients (e.g. calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, etc.) can affect the amounts of oxalates in the urine. Also, damage to the lining of the intestinal tract can cause excessive absorption of oxalates from foods. Hopefully, you will find this brief discussion helpful.
Best wishes.
2007-04-26 14:06:02 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 04:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rebekah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, kidney stones are formed when waste products that are filtered by the kidneys, such as uric acid, phosphates, and calcium oxalate clump together to form a hard mass. These wastes are usually kept in a liquid form by natural protective chemical compounds. Occasionally, these protective compounds are unable to maintain the waste substances in a soluble form. When this happens, these substances begin to crystallize and clump together... forming what is known as kidney stones (or renal calculi).
Among the many causes of kidney stones, poor diet and dehydration are the leading causes. Some other causes include: obesity, hereditary genetic disorder, deficiency of magnesium and potassium, and metabolic disorders.
For more information on kidney stones please visit http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-stones.html
2007-04-27 06:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by ROS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need to research on how pearls form in an oyster -- like a chemical inbalance in the organism. Not a full answer, but a bit of insight
2007-04-26 14:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Edward W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
best way to keep from getting kidney stones: DRINK LOTS OF WATER!
2007-04-26 14:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by derek s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it forms from drinking cranberry juice.
2007-04-26 14:00:44 · answer #6 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋