The recurrence rate between two consecutive stones varies among individuals and stone types. A patient's risk of recurrence is determined by identifying the type of stone and the causes of its formation. The average recurrence rate is 50% within the first 5 years after the first episode and up to 80% within 10 years following the first stone.
Once your stone has been passed or removed, your doctor will determine your risk of recurrence. The first step will be to analyze the stone, as well as your urine and blood tests that were performed before the expulsion treatment or surgical procedure.
Even if you have a low risk of forming another stone, your doctor will advise you to follow some general measures such as drinking more water, following a balanced diet, and engaging in regular physical activity. These measures can help reduce the risk of having another stone and improve your overall health.
People at high risk of recurrence will undergo a metabolic evaluation to determine what medical treatment may be needed in addition to general recommendations. As part of the metabolic evaluation, your doctor will ask you to collect your urine in 2 different 24-hour periods approximately 3 weeks after your stone has passed or been removed. The amount of urine and the levels of different substances in the urine will then be measured.
Once your stone type and its causes have been identified, your doctor can recommend the most suitable products for your case.
If you know your stone type, you can consult our articles on dietary advice for each of them: Uric acid, calcium, struvite or cystine.
Ref:
https://patients.uroweb.org/es/calculos-renales-y-ureterales/prevencion-recurrencia-calculos-renales/
