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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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    Increased fluid intake can reduce kidney stone recurrence.

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    A normal to high calcium diet lower in protein and sodium may help.

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    Evidence for dietary strategies remains low-strength and inconsistent.

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    Thiazides and alkali therapy have shown some benefits.

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    High bias risk in included studies limits confidence in findings.

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    Pediatric data is sparse, highlighting a gap in research.

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    No studies evaluated imaging strategies for monitoring.

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    More research is needed for tailored interventions and patient-centered outcomes.

Original Source(s)

Review Supports Fluids, Diet to Prevent Recurrent Kidney Stones

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • March 24, 2026

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