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Healthy hydration and kidney stones

Kidney stones, also called urolithiasis, are a common pathology affecting about 10% of the population in developed countries at least once in an individual’s lifetime. Recent trends show an increase in stone prevalence.

The role of dietary habits, including fluid intake, has a great implication in stone development.

Hydration: A well recognized role in recurrence prevention

Is there a role of hydration for first stone prevention?

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