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A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.
It is possible to develop kidney stones with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing kidney stones. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk.
Specific Lifestyle Factors
Medical Conditions
Age
Gender
Genetic Factors
Ethnic Background
Medications
Socioeconomic Factors
References:
Krause’s Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy. 10th ed. WB Saunders; 2000.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/ .
Parmar MS: Kidney stones. Brit Med J. 2004;328:1120-1124.
Last reviewed June 2008 by Adrienne Carmack, MD
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