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If you just had a kidney stone, there is a 40-50% chance that in the next five years, you may form a new stone.
Ask your doctor to perform stone chemical analysis, collection of 24 hour urine chemical analysis and certain blood test to see if there is a way to prevent your stones, besides hydration.
Dietary changes may help prevent stones. Click HERE to read more about proven dietary habits that may help you avoid a new stone or prevent a small stone from getting any bigger.
Besides diet, there are several dietary supplements and medications used is stone prevention. These should be taken under close supervision by a physician. Click HERE to learn more about medical therapy for stone prevention.
Certainly the most common question most patients ask after suffering a painful kidney stone attack is “why did I get this stone?” In most cases we don’t have a clear answer except poor hydration. However, in patients with large amount of stone, younger patients and those with recurrent stones, we generally recommend a more in depth investigation. Click HERE to read about the known causes of kidney stones.