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Uric Acid Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes
1 min read - Stone Types

Publish Date: April 21, 2024

Uric Acid Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes

Uric acid kidney stones have subtypes. All of them have unique causes which we detailed in this blog. Spot your stone here to know the root cause.

Can Diabetes Cause Kidney Stones?
1 min read - Related Conditions

Publish Date: April 14, 2024

Can Diabetes Cause Kidney Stones?

Around 1/3 of US adults have pre-diabetes. Did you know that diabetes can cause kidney stones? Read this blog to know what you can do to lower your risk.

Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance Impact on Kidney Stones
1 min read - Prevention

Publish Date: April 7, 2024

Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance Impact on Kidney Stones

When it comes to uric acid (UA) stone formation, uric acid gets all the blame. However, did you know that metabolic syndrome is the real culprit? Read this blog to know why.

Can Prostate Enlargement Lead to Kidney Stones?
1 min read - Related Conditions

Publish Date: March 31, 2024

Can Prostate Enlargement Lead to Kidney Stones?

Around 80% of men over 70 years old suffer from prostate enlargement. Did you know that it can increase kidney stone risk? Find out why in this blog.

Can High Uric Acid Levels Cause Kidney Stones?
1 min read - Prevention

Publish Date: March 24, 2024

Can High Uric Acid Levels Cause Kidney Stones?

Doctors blame protein-rich foods for uric acid kidney stones because they can raise your uric acid levels. However, is uric acid really the problem?

Urine pH Role in Kidney Stone Formation
1 min read - Prevention

Publish Date: March 17, 2024

Urine pH Role in Kidney Stone Formation

Urine alkalinity or acidity, also called urine pH, impacts two stone types: uric acid stones and calcium phosphate stones. Get all the details in this blog.

Is Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Stone Risk?
1 min read - Natural Remedies

Publish Date: March 10, 2024

Is Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Stone Risk?

There's a lot of debate about whether using marijuana for kidney stone pain is safe. Read this blog to get clear answers to many questions about marijuana use.

Does Sugar Cause Kidney Stones?
1 min read - Prevention

Publish Date: March 3, 2024

Does Sugar Cause Kidney Stones?

Sugar intake can affect certain urinary factors. However, does sugar cause kidney stones? Let's look at the facts in this blog.

The Truth about Vitamin C and Kidney Stone Risk
1 min read - Prevention

Publish Date: February 25, 2024

The Truth about Vitamin C and Kidney Stone Risk

Many people stock Vitamin C because we were made to believe that it will help prevent flu. Typically, people consume around 15 times more Vitamin C than their body needs due to taking supplements, apart from natural food sources. Did you know that excess vitamin C increases your risk for kidney stones? Find out why in this blog.

Mixed Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes
1 min read - Stone Types

Publish Date: February 18, 2024

Mixed Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes

Some calcium oxalate stones may contain less than 70% of pure Monohydrate (COM) or Dihydrate (COD) crystals. These are called mixed calcium oxalate stones.

Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate Stones: Subtypes and Causes
1 min read - Stone Types

Publish Date: February 11, 2024

Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate Stones: Subtypes and Causes

Calcium Oxalate stones are divided into two main categories: Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (COM) and Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate (COD) stones. Dive deeper on COD in this blog.

Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes
1 min read - Stone Types

Publish Date: February 4, 2024

Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate Kidney Stones: Subtypes and Causes

Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (COM stones) are the most prevalent subtype of kidney stones. These stones have five known tertiary types. Read the details here.

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