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Multiple renal silica calculi.

A M Joekes, G A Rose, J Sutor

    British Medical Journal
    |January 20, 1973
    PubMed
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    Long-term use of magnesium trisilicate can lead to the formation of silica calculi (kidney stones). Quantitative analysis confirmed the stone

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Magnesium trisilicate is commonly used as an antacid.
    • Prolonged intake of certain substances can have unforeseen physiological consequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cause of silica calculi formation in a patient with a history of renal colic.
    • To determine the role of long-term magnesium trisilicate use in stone formation.

    Main Methods:

    • Patient history review focusing on medication intake.
    • Analysis of renal calculi composition.
    • Quantitative chemical analysis of the kidney stone.

    Main Results:

    • The patient had a history of renal colic.

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  • The patient consumed 2g of magnesium trisilicate after every meal for many years.
  • Silica calculi were identified as the cause of the patient's condition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Long-term, high-dose magnesium trisilicate ingestion can lead to the formation of silica-based kidney stones.
    • Accurate diagnosis of renal calculi requires thorough patient history and quantitative stone analysis.