Idiopathic hypercalciuria: Can we prevent stones and protect bones?

Laura E Ryan; Steven W Ing

doi:10.3949/ccjm.85a.16090

Idiopathic hypercalciuria: Can we prevent stones and protect bones?

Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 Jan;85(1):47-54. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.85a.16090.

Authors

Laura E Ryan¹, Steven W Ing²

Affiliations

¹ Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Center for Women's Health, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. [email protected].
² Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.

PMID: 29328898
DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.85a.16090

Abstract

Idiopathic hypercalciuria increases the risk of urinary stones and osteoporosis. The aim of this review is to delineate our current understanding of idiopathic hypercalciuria in the context of bone health, specifically its definition, causes, epidemiology, laboratory evaluation, and potential treatments.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Bone Density
Calcium / urine
Female
Humans
Hypercalciuria / complications*
Kidney Calculi / etiology*
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoporosis / etiology*
Risk Factors
Urinary Calculi / etiology*

Substances

Calcium