Kidney Stones Cause Weight Gain. According to these studies obese women have a 90 percent higher risk of developing kidney stones than women who are not. The merck manual of medical information notes that increased fluid retention can cause weight gain to occur in some people 2.
Researchers found women who weighed more than 220 pounds were 90 more likely to develop kidney stones than those who weighed less than 150 pounds. P 001 for trend. In fact many people with severe kidney disease or kidney failure are actually undernourished.
It s important to recognize that this is water weight not fat or muscle.
P 001 for trend and 1 82 95 ci 1 50 2 21. Causes of kidney stones. 371 causes of kidney stones or weight gain 1. In fact many people with severe kidney disease or kidney failure are actually undernourished.