About Idiopathic hypercalciuria

What is Idiopathic hypercalciuria?

Idiopathic hypercalciuria is a condition in which a person has abnormally high levels of calcium in their urine. It is a type of hypercalciuria, which is a condition in which the body excretes too much calcium in the urine. Idiopathic hypercalciuria is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that other causes of hypercalciuria must be ruled out before it can be diagnosed. It is most commonly seen in children and adolescents, and is usually asymptomatic. Treatment typically involves dietary modifications and increased fluid intake.

What are the symptoms of Idiopathic hypercalciuria?

The most common symptoms of idiopathic hypercalciuria include:

-Frequent urination
-Excessive thirst
-Abdominal pain
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Constipation
-Fatigue
-Muscle weakness
-Bone pain
-Kidney stones

What are the causes of Idiopathic hypercalciuria?

The exact cause of idiopathic hypercalciuria is unknown. However, some potential causes may include:
* Genetic predisposition
* High dietary intake of calcium
* High dietary intake of sodium
* Low dietary intake of magnesium
* Low dietary intake of potassium
* Low dietary intake of vitamin D
* High dietary intake of animal protein
* High dietary intake of oxalates
* High dietary intake of caffeine
* High dietary intake of alcohol
* High dietary intake of sugar
* Low physical activity
* Certain medications, such as thiazide diuretics and corticosteroids
* Certain medical conditions, such as kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, and hyperparathyroidism

What are the treatments for Idiopathic hypercalciuria?

1. Increase fluid intake: Increasing fluid intake helps to dilute the calcium in the urine and reduce the amount of calcium excreted.

2. Reduce dietary calcium intake: Reducing dietary calcium intake can help reduce the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.

3. Increase dietary fiber intake: Increasing dietary fiber intake can help reduce the absorption of calcium in the intestines.

4. Increase dietary potassium intake: Increasing dietary potassium intake can help reduce the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.

5. Thiazide diuretics: Thiazide diuretics can help reduce the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.

6. Bisphosphonates: Bisphosphonates can help reduce the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.

7. Vitamin D

What are the risk factors for Idiopathic hypercalciuria?

1. High dietary calcium intake
2. Low dietary magnesium intake
3. High dietary sodium intake
4. Low dietary potassium intake
5. Low dietary fiber intake
6. High dietary animal protein intake
7. Low dietary plant protein intake
8. High body mass index
9. Low physical activity
10. Family history of kidney stones

Is there a cure/medications for Idiopathic hypercalciuria?

Idiopathic hypercalciuria is a condition in which the body absorbs too much calcium from the diet. Treatment typically involves dietary changes, such as reducing the amount of calcium in the diet and increasing the amount of dietary fiber. Medications such as thiazide diuretics, calcitonin, and bisphosphonates may also be prescribed to reduce calcium absorption and excretion. In some cases, surgery may be recommended to remove the part of the intestine that is responsible for absorbing too much calcium.