Can Kidney Stones Be Prevented?

Many kidney stones can be prevented. First, we need to identify the cause of kidney stones. To do this, all kidney stone patients should undergo metabolic analysis (urine and blood tests, and if possible, a sample of the stone). If a metabolic cause is identified, it may be possible to prevent kidney stones with medication and prevent them from occurring again. Furthermore, if there is an anatomical problem causing the stones (e.g., narrowing of the urinary tract), treating this will also prevent the stones from recurring.