What causes kidney stones?
Disease description:
Never had kidney disease before, but I do have gynecological inflammation. Two days ago, I went to the hospital for a follow-up examination of my cervicitis, and they checked my kidneys as well. To my surprise, kidney stones were found. I would like to ask what causes kidney stones?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Main contributing factors for kidney stone formation include:
1. Inadequate fluid intake: Insufficient fluid consumption may lead to concentrated urine, increasing the risk of crystal deposition and stone formation.
2. Dietary habits: Diets high in calcium, oxalate, uric acid, or phosphate may promote stone formation. For example, excessive intake of dairy products, spinach, chocolate, or seafood.
3. Metabolic abnormalities: Certain metabolic disorders, such as hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, or hyperoxaluria, can increase the risk of stone formation.
4. Infections: Urinary tract infections can alter the chemical composition of urine, promoting stone growth.
5. Medications and diseases: Long-term use of certain medications (such as excessive vitamin D) or having specific diseases (such as gout or renal tubular acidosis) may also lead to stone formation.
6. Sedentary lifestyle: Lack of physical activity may affect urine flow within the kidneys, increasing the likelihood of stone formation.
7. Obesity and weight fluctuations: Both obesity and rapid weight loss are associated with increased incidence of kidney stones.
