Oxalate is a natural chemical in your body, and it’s also found in certain types of food (see above image).
It is difficult to avoid ‘oxalate’ foods as some have many health benefits however measures should be taken to reduce ‘oxalate’ absorption (see below).
Oxalosis
When one has too much oxalate in the blood leading to oxalate deposits in blood vessels, bones and body organs especially in the kidneys when ‘oxolate’ stones can form.
When the kidneys fail in people who have hyperoxaluria.
Cause
Eating too many oxalate-rich foods (see image above)
Inherited (genetic) disorders (the liver does not produce enough enzymes to destroy oxolates)
Any condition where one has less calcium in their digestive system to bind with the ‘oxolate’ i.e. Gastric surgery
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Intense pain in the back or side (or moving pain from back to side) or in groin area (stone damaging in the body and blocking parts of urinary system)?
Blood in urine (stone rubbed or damaged inside genital skin)?
Burning sensation during urinating (stone rubbed or damaged inside genital skin)?
Cloudy and smelly urine?
Pain when urinating (stone rubbed or damaged inside genital skin)?
Increase thirst, heavy sweating and need to urinate frequently (body wants to remove stone)?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
This condition can lead to:
Bone disease (bone deformation , severe bone pain, and bone lumps)
Widespread rash which should disappear as the ‘oxoalte’ leaves the body
Heart conditions
Eye conditions
Poor child growth
Diet
Oxalates also bind to minerals such as calcium, iron or magnesium so its important to eat food rich in these vitamins and minerals.
Calcium is of special importance as it binds with the oxalate and leaves in the stool and is removed from the body. If one does not have enough calcium, the ‘oxalate’ can form stones in ones kidney and urine.
Drink lots of water when having ‘oxolate’ containing foods.
Eat and/or drink calcium rich foods and/or drink when having ‘oxolate’ containing foods.
Steam and/or boil and/or cook foods where possible i.e. spinach and other vegetables to kill the oxalate content.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
Please copy and paste any key words from the title: Hyperoxaluria and Oxalosis (Oxalate Toxicity) in the following respective 'Medtick References and/or Sources' to find out more about the disease (this also may include diagnosis tests and generic medical treatments).
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