Join me for a Live discussion with a fellow kidney stone sufferer, Diana A. K., dealing with Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate stones. During this call we talk about diet's role in the formation of this particular stone type and the changes that can be made to prevent this stone type from recurring.
Calcium oxalate kidney stones are the most common kidney stone in the United States. These stones account for roughly 80% of the stones formed. So, they're a big issue!
The current belief in the medical establishment is that calcium oxalate kidney stones cannot be dissolved. However, a 2018 study from the University of Illinois has changed this. Calcium oxalate kidney stones do in fact dissolve within the human body.
Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate kidney stones form due to an elevated concentration of oxalate ions in the urine without an associated elevation in urinary calcium. This condition is also known as Hyperoxaluria. The degree and duration of Hyperoxaluria determine the morphological subtype (Type 1a to 1e). Additionally, it is essential to note that Hyperoxaluria results from both genetic factors (inherited) and dietary factors (idiopathic).
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