Nephrolithiasis and elevated urinary ammonium: a matched comparative study

To describe the associations between elevated urinary ammonium and clinical characteristics of kidney stone formers. A 24-hour urine test is recommended in high-risk patients to identify urinary abnormalities and select interventions to reduce the recurrence risk. While elevations in urine ammonium may be seen in acidosis, diarrhea, high protein diets or due to pathogenic bacteria, the clinical characteristics of these patients has not been previously described.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Endourology and Stones Source Type: research