Causes for Kidney Stones

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Obesity: Kidney Stone formation risks are generally increased by obesity.
Gout results in an increased amount of uric acid production in the urine and can lead to the formation of uric acid stones.
Hypercalciuria (high calcium in the urine), another main factor for the causes of kidney stones. In this condition, too much calcium is absorbed from food and excreted into the urine, where it may form calcium phosphate or calcium oxalate stones.
Struvite Stones (infection stones) - These are caused by too much ammonia in the urine. Ammonia is a chemical produced by the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. This kind of stone is most often found in women.
Other Conditions associated with an increased risk of kidney stones include hyperparathyroidism , kidney diseases such as renal tubular acidosis, and some inherited metabolic conditions including cystinuria and hyperoxaluria .
People with inflammatory bowel disease or who have had an intestinal bypass or ostomy surgery are also more likely to get affected by kidney stones.
Some Medications also raise the risk of kidney stones. These medications include some diuretics, calcium-containing antacids etc.

A person with a family history of kidney stones is more likely to develop kidney stones.
Cystinuria and hyperoxaluria are two other rare, inherited metabolic disorders that often cause kidney stones This can lead to the formation of stones made of cystine and salt oxalate.
Other causes of kidney stones may be due to disorder of uric acid metabolism, excess intake of vitamin D, urinary tract infections.
Dehydration through reduced fluid intake or strenuous exercise without adequate fluid replacement increases the risk of kidney stones.