Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Kidney stones) that could possibly cause Kidney stones includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Kidney stones that are listed by the Diseases Database:
The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Kidney stones:
Gender of Patients for Kidney stones: More men than women...more »
To research the causes of Kidney stones, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Kidney stones:
Causes of Types of Kidney stones: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Kidney stones:
Causes of Broader Categories of Kidney stones: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Kidney stones as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Kidney stones. Our database lists the following as having Kidney stones as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Kidney stones as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Kidney stones. Our database lists the following as having Kidney stones as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Kidney stones as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 67 medications causing Kidney stones
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Kidney stones as a symptom.
The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
Read more about medication causes of Kidney stones
Causes: Kidney stones:
Doctors do not always know what causes a stone
to form. While certain foods may promote stone formation in people who are
susceptible, scientists do not believe that eating any specific food
causes stones to form in people who are not susceptible.
(Source: excerpt from Kidney Stones in Adults: NIDDK)
Article excerpts about the
causes of Kidney stones:
Doctors do not always know what causes a stone to form. While certain
foods may promote stone formation in people who are susceptible,
scientists do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to
form in people who are not susceptible. (Source: excerpt from Kidney Stones: NWHIC)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Kidney stones:
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