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Question Title: kidney stones and ibs

Forum: The Urology Forum
Topic: Kidney/Urinary Stones

i read that some people that form kidney stones
also have ibs
could you please explain the relationship of these two
as i have both and am trying to get info on how or what i
can change in my life style to get both under control
could you also recommend any reading material to me
so i can better educate myself about the relationship
thank you for any information
db

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Dear DB,

Irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS) a group of diseases characterized by frequent loose bowel movements . These patients suffer from debilitating abdominal pain which is often worsened by certain foods. Kidney stones and IBS are linked by dehydration. Meaning, that the frequent loose bowel movements leads to dehydration which can thus trigger a kidney stone to form.
Other diseases of the bowel can also lead to kidney stones. These include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s often attacks the ileum ( a portion of the small intestine ) . This leads to abnormal uptake of oxalate (a substance found in many foods) into the blood . This high level of oxalate reaches the kidney and causes calcium oxalate stone formation.
In ulcerative colitis, the severe dehydration that can result from the diarrhea associated with the disease can lead to uric acid or calcium oxalate stone. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).

HFHS MD-KR
*keyword : irritable bowel syndrome/kidney stones

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