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| tunnel of chronic fatigue syndrome or multiple chemical sensitivities, but many nutritional approaches fail to allow for those of us who have imbalances in urine chemistry, renal function or lower urinary tract health. Remember: you have to pee out the metabolites of all these supplements. Sometimes moderation (and more water) is a better approach. |
| Those who have a very acid urine may need to eat less meat, fish and poultry. These foods increase the amount of acid in the urine. |
| Prevention Guidelines |
| People who have a family history of stones are likely to develop stones themselves. |
| People who have had more than one stone are likely to develop another. |
| A good first step to prevent any type of stone is to drink plenty of liquids. Water is best. |
| If a person is at risk for developing stones, a physician may perform certain blood and urine tests. These tests will determine which factors can be best altered to reduce the risk. |
| Some patients will need medicines to prevent stones from forming. This is particularly important for staghorn or struvite stones. |
| People with chronic urinary tract infections and stones will often need the stone removed if the doctor determines that the infection results from the stone's presence. Patients must receive careful follow-up to be sure that the infection has cleared. |
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