WHAT CAUSES A KIDNEY STONE TO FORM?
Kidney stones are made when a substance normally dissolved in the urine precipitates out forming a crystal that then grows into a stone. These crystals can begin to form for many reasons: 1. Recurrent urinary tract infections. 2. Drinking too little fluid. 3. Blockage of the urinary tract. 4. Limited activity for several weeks or more. 5. Excessive calcium oxalate or uric acid in your diet. 6. Excessive vitamin C or D. 7. Intake of certain medications. 8. Presence of certain metabolic diseases. The most common reason for stones to form is drinking too little fluid. The reason this leads to stone formation is because it results in too much of the stone forming substance and not enough water to keep it dissolved in the urine. Once a crystal forms, more layers of crystal continue to pile up making a stone. While certain foods may promote stone formation in people who are susceptible, scientists do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to form in people who are not suscep
