WhAt are the risk factors?

~Family or personal history ~

If someone in your family had stones,

you are most likely to develop them.

~Dehydration~

Not drinking enough water each day

may increase your risk for kidney

stones.

~Certain diets~

Eating diets with high proteins, sodium

and sugar may increase your risk.

~Being obese~

High body mass index have been linked

to increase risk of kidney stones.

~Medical conditions~

Diseases and conditions that may

increase your risk include renal tubular

acidosis,cystnuria, and hyperthyroidism