Minerals, like calcium, sometimes form stones in the kidneys.
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)" Vitamin B6 deficiency leads to an increase in kidney stones as a result of elevated urinary oxalate levels..."
A pebble-like substance that forms where urine is collected in the body and hurts when it is passed during urination (passing urine). Can be caused by drugs (Crixivan) and can be reduced by drinking lots of water.
Small, solid stones made from calcium, cycteine, cholesterol and other chemicals in the blood stream. They are produced by the kidneys.
Small lumps in the kidneys which are made of calcium
Our Question about diuretic use"Excessive intake of diuretics may give rise to excess calcium in the urine..."
Our Question about vitamin D supplementation"Excessive intake of vitamin D may give rise to excess calcium in the urine..."
Crystallized deposits of excess wastes such as uric acid, calcium, and magnesium that may form in the kidney.
A hard mass of crystals that separate from the urine and build up along the inner surfaces of the kidney. Normally, urine contains chemical inhibitors that prevent crystals from forming, however, if there is a problem with this reaction, stones can develop.
hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney.
Recommendation Magnesium"By increasing calcium solubility (especially in the urine) and reducing calcium absorption, magnesium can help prevent kidney stones, especially those composed of calcium oxalate..."
Relationship to Potassium Need"When potassium levels fall too low, urine citrate also drops, decreasing your protection against stones..."
Small, solid stones made from calcium, cysteine, cholesterol and other chemicals circulating in the bloodstream. They are produced in the kidneys.
Hard, stone-like structures formed within the kidney.
hardened crystal deposits that may form in the urinary system.