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2. Kidney stone disease - Wikipedia

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   Scanning electron micrograph of the surface of a kidney stone showing tetragonal crystals of weddellite (calcium oxalate dihydrate) emerging from the amorphous central part of the stone (the horizontal length of the picture represents 0.5 mm of the figured original) Multiple kidney stones composed of uric acid and a small amount of calcium ...

3. Uricosuric - Wikipedia

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   By decreasing plasma uric acid levels, help dissolve these crystals, while limiting the formation of new ones. However, the increased uric acid levels in urine can contribute to kidney stones. Thus, use of these drugs is contraindicated in persons already with a high urine concentration of uric acid (hyperuricosuria). In borderline cases ...

4. Uric acid - Wikipedia

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   Saturation levels of uric acid in blood may result in one form of kidney stones when the urate crystallizes in the kidney. These uric acid stones are radiolucent, so do not appear on an abdominal plain X-ray. [57] Uric acid crystals can also promote the formation of calcium oxalate stones, acting as "seed crystals". [58]

5. Hyperuricosuria - Wikipedia

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   Hyperuricosuria is a medical term referring to the presence of excessive amounts of uric acid in the urine. For men this is at a rate greater than 800 mg/day, and for women, 750 mg/day. [1] Notable direct causes of hyperuricosuria are dissolution of uric acid crystals in the kidneys or urinary bladder, and hyperuricemia.

6. Alkali citrate - Wikipedia

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   It is also used to increase urine pH (alkalinize urine) - this prevents uric acid stones and cystine stones (which form in cystinuria). [2] It is different from citric acid which is citrate bonded by hydrogen ions (or protons) making it acidic. [3] Citric acid does not alkalinize urine as alkali citrate does. [4]

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   Drop Acid, which will be released on February 15, 2022, is an informative read for anyone looking to learn more about the truth about uric acid and its long-term effects on the human body. Show ...