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When don't the kidney stones create pain or discomfort?
A kidney stone (nephrolithiasis) is a calculus (stone) existing within the kidney and/or the collecting system before it enters the ureter.1 A ureteral stone (ureterolithiasis) is a calculus (stone) ...
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Naturally dissolving kidney stone through daily activities, food and drinking habits
The one thing I would add to your natural remedy is cranberry juice and/or dried cranberries. Countless studies have shown a correlation between cranberry consumption and renal health.
I know for a ...
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Do NSAIDs (specifically Naproxen) help facilitate the passage of kidney stones?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the kidneys
You’re right that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have an effect on the glomerular arterioles by inhibiting prostaglandin ...
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Kidney stones and sodium (salt)
1) Sodium is an essential nutrient so you need to consume it regularly. The safe minimum sodium intake for individuals who do not sweat excessively is said to be 200 mg sodium (500 mg salt) per day.
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Supersaturation vs Undersaturation of the Urine | Kidney Stones
If you have kidney stones or you are at increased risk of developing them, ask a doctor if your urine is super- or under-saturated with any substance, such as calcium, oxalate, uric acid, cystine or ...
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Can Kidney stones cause painful ejaculation?
If you saw the size of Foley catheters that get inserted, and how easily they slip out again, you could guess how easily the urethra passes small stones.
There was this small study which claims that ...
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Is salt bad for kidneys?
Having kidney stones alone entails a recommendation for low-sodium diet:
Reduce sodium: A high-sodium diet can trigger kidney stones because it increases the amount of calcium in your urine. So a ...
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