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What Causes Cystine Stones In The Kidneys?
Question: DOCTOR'S, I KNOW THIS QUESTION IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. MY DOCTOR'S WON'T TELL ME DIRECT. SO PLEASE, WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF DEATH FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN LIVING WITH CYSTINE STONES FOR MANY MANY YEARS? I'M NOW 61 YRS OLD, THIN .
Brief Answer:
Renal shut down, septicemia or multiorgan failure
Detailed Answer:
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As i mentioned cysteine stones are very easily manageable with medications, surgeries and supportive care. But if some one died while being on stones, there is a probability that kidneys failures, renal infections leading to septicemia could be causing it. Apart from it, kidney is a part of chain and it getting affected affects many other body organs like heart , liver , lungs and even brain. So its pretty difficult to comment on what was the cause of death for a patient who had kidney stones of cysteine. It could be directly related to kidneys as i mentioned earlier or it could be a multiorgan failure.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and may god give you patience and relief over the grief of departed soul.
Regards
Khan
Renal shut down, septicemia or multiorgan failure
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
As i mentioned cysteine stones are very easily manageable with medications, surgeries and supportive care. But if some one died while being on stones, there is a probability that kidneys failures, renal infections leading to septicemia could be causing it. Apart from it, kidney is a part of chain and it getting affected affects many other body organs like heart , liver , lungs and even brain. So its pretty difficult to comment on what was the cause of death for a patient who had kidney stones of cysteine. It could be directly related to kidneys as i mentioned earlier or it could be a multiorgan failure.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and may god give you patience and relief over the grief of departed soul.
Regards
Khan
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