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25. Neuropathic Treatment
Neuropathic treatment is a therapy that focuses on nutrition. Many people believe that proper nutrition lead to healthy kidney function and may discourage stone formation.
26. Calcium Stones
If you’re prone to calcium stones, your doctor may prescribe a thiazide diuretic. If you have calcium stones because renal tubular acidosis, your doctor may put you on sodium or potassium bicarbonate.
27. Struvite Stones
Since sturvite stones are caused by bacteria in the urine, antibiotics are used to cure and prevent them. Your doctor may suggest long-term use of antibiotics in small doses to prevent any future kidney stones.
28. Uric Acid Stones
For uric acid stones, your doctor may want you to take Zyloprim or Aloprim. These medications reduce uric acid levels in your blood and urine.
29. Cystine Stones
Cystine stones are the most difficult to treat because they are the hardest. Your doctor may prescribe medications to alkalinize the urine, in addition to recommending an extremely high urine output.
30. Drink Water
Probably one of the simplest things that you can do, drinking water can really help lessen your chance of getting kidney stones. You should drink a minimum of 50% of body weight in ounces of water daily. For example, a 150 lb person would drink 75 oz of water.
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