Lithogenic substances

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Kidney stones develop when the balance between promoting (lithogenic) and inhibiting (antilithogenic) factors is disturbed. A high excretion of lithogenic substances indicates a possible cause if nephrolithiasis is detected. At the very least, there is an increased risk of stones.

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Lithogenic substances:

A low concentration of citrate and magnesium in urine increases the risk of stone formation (antilithogenic substances).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer