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Does High Intake Of Calcium Cause Kidney Stones?

My P.A. told me to double my calcium intake (600 mg per day). I am a 72 year old healthy female but have been told I have the start of a kidney stone. I have heard that too much calcium can cause kidney stones. True or false? Never mind. I will go back and ask my doctor at no charge. Have a blessed day.
posted on Sat, 30 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

High calcium intake can leads to development of renal stones. You can drink lot of water to prevent the development of renal stones. Do a repeat ultrasound abdomen to look for any tiny calculus.

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Does High Intake Of Calcium Cause Kidney Stones?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. High calcium intake can leads to development of renal stones. You can drink lot of water to prevent the development of renal stones. Do a repeat ultrasound abdomen to look for any tiny calculus. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.