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4 ways to prevent kidney stones – Business Insider Australia
About 1 in 11 Americans will get a kidney stone at some point in their life. Kidney stones are solid masses that look like tiny pieces of gravel. They form in your kidneys from minerals found in urine.
- To prevent kidney stones, you should drink lots of water, get more calcium, cut back on sodium, and be careful with oxalate-rich foods.
- There are a few different types of kidney stones, and depending on which type you’re at risk for, your doctor may recommend specific prevention methods.
- This article was medically reviewed by S. Adam Ramin, MD, urologic surgeon and medical director of Urology Cancer Specialists in Los Angeles, California.
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