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Can Diuretic Cause Kidney Stones?

Hello...my husband is 38 and takes medicine for high blood pressure. His mother gives him a diuretic to take and, if he runs out of his own medicine, will give him some of her blood pressure medicine. Right now he is in the hospital for kidney stones...can any of this cause that?
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
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Hello,

As a urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Self-medication is a very risky approach. Diuretics don't cause stones. Taking diuretics without supervision can cause serious side effects. He should drink 3 liters of fluids daily. He should avoid milk and dairy products.

For stone treatment following tests are needed after seeing urologist:
1. Urine routine and culture
2. Blood routine, creatinine, RBS, LFT, calcium, phosphorus, uric acid, and platelets

According to reports an expert opinion can be given.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matthew J. Mangat
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Can Diuretic Cause Kidney Stones?

Hello, As a urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Self-medication is a very risky approach. Diuretics don t cause stones. Taking diuretics without supervision can cause serious side effects. He should drink 3 liters of fluids daily. He should avoid milk and dairy products. For stone treatment following tests are needed after seeing urologist: 1. Urine routine and culture 2. Blood routine, creatinine, RBS, LFT, calcium, phosphorus, uric acid, and platelets According to reports an expert opinion can be given. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matthew J. Mangat