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Will The Intake Of Calcium For Osteoarthritis Have Negative Impact On Kidney Stones?
Question: I am having kidney stone for more than 7 year and last time I had ultra sound around 7 months back and size was around 20 -22 mm. Recently I have symptom of Osteoarthritis and doctor prescribe me a tablet for calcium intake (Gen Cal) and orcerin gm. I want to know is taking calcium in oral form will be harmful as I am having kidney stone.
Currently I am taking one cystone tablet on dialy basis. is this fine or any harm of it.
Currently I am taking one cystone tablet on dialy basis. is this fine or any harm of it.
Brief Answer:
Clear the kidney stone and check blood and urine calcium level.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i fully understand your concern.
Why don't you get the stone treated, as it's more than 2 cms in size. Leaving it there, surely affects the kidney and causes urinary infection. It can be treated with Lithotripsy( without surgery), and get the stone out. It's called ESWL.
You should check your blood calcium, phosphorus and uric acid level. Also, 24 hours, urine calcium, phosphorus and uric acid level. If it's high, you should get the stone treated urgently, and tell your doctor about the high calcium level.
Stop taking Cystone, as it's found to be of no effect in most people.
If calcium level is normal, once stone is out, you may start taking calcium tablets.
Maintain drinking 12-15 glasses liquids daily.
Wish you good health.
Clear the kidney stone and check blood and urine calcium level.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i fully understand your concern.
Why don't you get the stone treated, as it's more than 2 cms in size. Leaving it there, surely affects the kidney and causes urinary infection. It can be treated with Lithotripsy( without surgery), and get the stone out. It's called ESWL.
You should check your blood calcium, phosphorus and uric acid level. Also, 24 hours, urine calcium, phosphorus and uric acid level. If it's high, you should get the stone treated urgently, and tell your doctor about the high calcium level.
Stop taking Cystone, as it's found to be of no effect in most people.
If calcium level is normal, once stone is out, you may start taking calcium tablets.
Maintain drinking 12-15 glasses liquids daily.
Wish you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for quick response!
Can you please also suggest is all above test need to done on fasting?
Regards
XXXX
Can you please also suggest is all above test need to done on fasting?
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Fasting not a must.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Fasting not required, XXXXXXX
Urine collection time should be exactly 24 hours. eg, 7a.m.-7a.m.next day.
Don't worry. Usually, it's normal.
But, without confirming, you shouldn't start taking calcium tablets.
You're welcome to contact me with reports.
Fasting not a must.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Fasting not required, XXXXXXX
Urine collection time should be exactly 24 hours. eg, 7a.m.-7a.m.next day.
Don't worry. Usually, it's normal.
But, without confirming, you shouldn't start taking calcium tablets.
You're welcome to contact me with reports.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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