He Took His Vitamins, Then Developed a Rare Kidney Stone

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/casestudies/nephrology/119879...

Published: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:18:03 -0500

The 47-year-old started fasting during Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic and added several over-the-counter vitamins and supplements to his daily routine. A few weeks later he got his first kidney stone. Analysis of the stone revealed a rare type of kidney stone. This case illustrates the connection between the use of vitamins and the development of this condition.