Kidney Stone Research

By

Cheles Fawver

What Types of Stones Are There?

1. Calcium Oxalate Stone-Made up of Calcium

2. Cystine Stone (rare)

-Cystine Buildup in Urine

3. Struvite Stone-Mineral Magnesium & Ammonia

4. Uric Acid Stone-Excessive Acid in Urine

Most Susceptible To Stones

• White Males

• Ages 20-50 in the Southeast United States

• Family History

• If you have already had a stone

• Excessive doses of Calcium and Vitamin D

• And other medical conditions with the kidney

Treatments To Stones

• Lithotripsy– Wave sounds sent to the stone that ends up

breaking it apart

• Cystoscopy– Tube which goes up the urthra – Pull or laser beam the stone out

• May pass on there own with no treatment

Preventives

• Drink Plenty of Water Every Day– To keep the kidney flushed out

• Eat Healthy– Diet and cut back:

• Peanuts, tea, instant coffee, rhubarb, beets, beans, beets, berries, chocolate, Concord grapes, dark leafy greens, oranges, tofu, sweet potatoes, and draft beer