Nephrolithiasis Flashcards

1
Q

Natural substance that reduces risk of renal stones?

Mechanism?

A

Citrate.
Increases solubility of calcium.

Acidosis decreases excretion of citrate –> increases risk of stones

Diets high in meat –> stones

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Strategies for decreasing formation of renal calculi:

A
  1. Allopurinol decreases calcium stones in those with hyperuricosuria
  2. Thiazide diuretics decreae
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