What Causes Kidney Stones?
Most often the causes of kidney stones are linked to one's dietary or hereditary background. The main cause is due to not drinking enough water which is the natural mineral to flush the kidneys. Different kidney stones are formed by different minerals. Minerals such as calcium, oxalate, sodium and uric acid are the primary the causes of kidney stones. When over consumed or deficient water becomes the number one way to avoid the formation. Causes Of Calcium Oxalate Stones When there is a calcium deficiency the body produces a substance known as oxalate. The oxalate then travel through the blood and into the urine. When dehydration occurs the oxalate begins to form a stone within the kidney. Not only can the body produce a high amount of oxalate when the body is low on calcium but certain foods contain a high amount of this molecule. For a list of foods high in oxalate and uric acid read my post about kidney stone prevention . Causes Of Uric Acid Stones These t...