Saturday, January 11, 2014

Bariatric surgery and kidney stones


I underwent surgery for weight loss and have developed 2 episodes of kidney stones. Is this related?

Yes, certain surgeries like stomach bypass, weight loss surgery, inflammatory bowel disease or chronic diarrhea can affect the biochemical and digestive processes in the gut and make one prone to kidney stones. Your surgeon should have warned you about this. Hydration and avoidance of certain foods are the key to preventon of kidney stones after bariatric procedures

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