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Kidney stones develop when the balance between promoting (lithogenic) and inhibiting (antilithogenic) factors is disturbed. A high excretion of lithogenic substances indicates a possible cause if nephrolithiasis is detected. At the very least, there is an increased risk of stones.
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Lithogenic substances:
- Oxalic acid
- Cystine (Cystine)
- Calcium
- Phosphate
- Uric acid
A low concentration of citrate and magnesium in urine increases the risk of stone formation (antilithogenic substances).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer