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oxaluria

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oxaluria /ox·al·uria/ (ok″sal-u´re-ah) hyperoxaluria.
ox·a·lu·ri·a (ks-lr-)
n.
The excretion of an excess of oxalic acid or oxalates, especially calcium oxalate, in the urine.

hyperoxaluria [hi″per-ok″sah-lu´re-ah]
an excess of oxalates in the urine, which can lead to formation of kidney stones. Called also oxaluria.
enteric hyperoxaluria formation of calcium oxalate calculi in the urinary tract, occurring after extensive resection or disease of the ileum, due to excessive absorption of oxalate from the colon.
primary hyperoxaluria an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by urinary excretion of oxalate, with nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, early onset of renal failure, and often a generalized deposit of calcium oxalate.

oxaluria
hyperoxaluria.


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Some variability has been demonstrated in the development of vitamin C-associated oxaluria and/or nephrolithiasis but nonetheless caution has been advised in the use of high-dose supplementation or therapy (16,17).
In conclusion, our improved method allows the simultaneous determination of oxalate, glycolate, citrate, and sulfate in liquid urine and urine filter paper spots, enabling differential diagnosis of oxaluria.
Vitamin C in excessive doses may increase absorption of oxaluria and cause renal stones.
 
 
 
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