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
2
Q
Strategies for decreasing formation of renal calculi:
A
- Allopurinol decreases calcium stones in those with hyperuricosuria
- Thiazide diuretics decreae