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Treat Modifiable Risk Factors
Nephrolithiasis recurrence over a 10 year period for calcium oxalate stones is about
50% without treatment
Family History of nephrolithiasis, inflammatory bowel disease, frequent urinary tract
infections, or history of nephrocalcinosis should be referred to a nephrologist
Initial workup should start with: diet history, medications, serum calcium, phosphorous,
electrolytes and uric acid
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