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M H Abdulhadi1, P M Hall, S B Streem

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|March 1, 1993
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Oral citrate therapy significantly increases urinary citrate levels in patients with hypocitraturia. However, it did not prove more effective than hydration alone in reducing recurrent calcium stones.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Recurrent calcium stones are a common condition.
  • Hypocitraturia, characterized by low urinary citrate levels (<320 mg/24 hr), is a risk factor for calcium nephrolithiasis.
  • Effective management strategies for hypocitraturia and recurrent stone formation are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of oral citrate therapy in increasing urinary citrate excretion.
  • To determine if oral citrate therapy reduces the incidence of recurrent calcium stones in patients with hypocitraturia.
  • To compare oral citrate therapy plus hydration with hydration alone in stone prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving two groups of patients with hypocitraturia.

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  • Group I (n=10) received oral citrate and hydration.
  • Group II (control) received hydration alone.

    • Main Results:

    • Oral citrate therapy significantly increased 24-hour urinary citrate excretion (69 mg to 473 mg, p=0.002).
    • Both groups showed a reduction in new stone formation rates.
    • The reduction in stone formation was not statistically different between the oral citrate group and the hydration-only group.

    Conclusions:

    • Oral citrate therapy effectively elevates urinary citrate levels in patients with hypocitraturia.
    • Oral citrate therapy, when combined with hydration, did not demonstrate superior efficacy over hydration alone in preventing recurrent calcium stones.
    • Further research may be needed to optimize citrate therapy for stone prevention.