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Review Supports Fluids, Diet to Prevent Recurrent Kidney Stones

A systematic review found low-strength evidence that increased fluid intake, a calcium-normal/higher, lower-protein, lower-sodium diet, and some drug therapies may reduce recurrent calcium stone events in adults; evidence was limited in children and absent for surveillance imaging.

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A systematic review in the Annals of Internal Medicine indicates that adults with recurrent calcium oxalate or phosphate stones can benefit from increased fluid intake, a normal to high calcium diet lower in protein and sodium, and certain medications. Though dietary interventions showed varying effectiveness, low-strength evidence supports fluid intake of at least 2 L/day and a normal calcium diet for lowering stone recurrence risks. However, the study reveals significant limitations, including high bias risks in included studies, sparse pediatric data, and a lack of research on imaging strategies.

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Review Supports Fluids, Diet to Prevent Recurrent Kidney Stones

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • March 24, 2026

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