Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature O: Orthodontics.
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CausesKidney stones are usually formed following a build-up of certain chemicals in the body. Certain medical conditions can lead to an unusually high level of these chemicals in your pee. You're also more likely to develop kidney stones if you do not drink enough water and other fluids. Types of kidney stonesKidney stones come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours. Some are like grains of sand, while in rare cases others can grow to the size of a golf ball. The main types of kidney stones are: - calcium stones, the most common type of stone
- struvite stones, usually caused by an infection, like a urine infection
- uric acid stones, usually caused by a large amount of acid in your urine
Recurrent kidney stonesPeople who keep getting kidney stones include those who: - eat a high-protein, low-fibre diet
- are inactive or bed-bound
- have a family history of kidney stones
- have had several kidney or urinary infections
- have had a kidney stone before, particularly if it was before they were 25 years old
MedicinesCertain medicines may increase your risk of developing recurrent kidney stones. These include: - aspirin
- antacids
- diuretics (used to reduce fluid build-up)
- certain antibiotics
- certain antiretroviral medicines (used to treat HIV)
- certain anti-epileptic medicines
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature O: Orthodontics. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | |
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