Urinary Volume, Water and Recurrences in Idiopathic Calcium Nephrolithiasis: A 5-year Randomized Prospective Study

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Authors

Loris Borghi · University of Parma

Tiziana Meschi · University of Parma

Ferdinando Amato · University of Parma

Angelo Briganti · University of Parma

A Novarini · University of Parma

Alfredo Giannini · University of Parma

Abstract

We conclude that urine volume is a real stone risk factor in nephrolithiasis and that a large intake of water is the initial therapy for prevention of stone recurrences. In cases of hypercalciuria it is suitable to prescribe adjuvant specific diets or drug therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements Paleopathology and ancient diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 155, Issue 3, pp. 839-843

DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)66321-3

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