what does a diagnosis of phosphate crystals in urine mean?
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Kidney stones
What is a kidney stone?
A kidney stone is a hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney. Normally, urine contains chemicals that prevent or inhibit the crystals from forming. These inhibitors do not seem to work for everyone, however, so some people form stones. If the crystals remain tiny enough, they will travel through the urinary tract and pass out of the body in the urine without being noticed.
Kidney stones may contain various combinations of chemicals. The most common type of stone contains calcium in combination with either oxalate or phosphate. These chemicals are part of a person's normal diet and make up important parts of the body, such as bones and muscles.
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It depends on the composition of the crystals as there are many different types of phosphate crystals. I have attached a web site that might help you. Generally crystals are not a big issue, some minor dietary adjustments may be needed.
Congrats on the prengnancy!
Source(s):
http://www.agora.crosemont.qc.ca/urinesediments/doceng/doc_024.htm
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