Kidney Stones · Short answers
Should I cut out calcium since my stones are calcium-based?
Usually, no. Eating normal amounts of calcium from food can actually lower stone risk.
The short answer
Usually, no. Eating normal amounts of calcium from food can actually lower stone risk.
A closer look
Calcium binds oxalate in the gut, so less of it reaches the kidneys. Cutting calcium can backfire.
What helps more is drinking plenty of fluids, cutting back on salt, and limiting high-oxalate foods if testing shows you need to. After more than one stone, ask about stone-risk testing to build a prevention plan.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
Our urologists in Johns Creek and Cumming use this page as a shared starting point with you. Bring prior results if you have them, and we will connect the scripted points here to what we find in the room.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: Kidney Stones? 3 Ways to Remove ThemWhat the video covers. Titled "Kidney Stones? 3 Ways to Remove Them." The official video, featuring Dr. Casey McCullough, addresses treatment choices for a kidney stone that will not pass, with the public description pointing to size, location, hardness, and overall health as the decision factors.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Should I cut out calcium since my stones are calcium-based?
Usually, no. Eating normal amounts of calcium from food can actually lower stone risk.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention kidney stones when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.