Hyperchloruria

Hyperchloruria is an excess of chlorine in the urine in the absence of kidney disease. In medical literature it is often found under the name “chloridia” - from the Greek words uron (urine) and chlorides (chlorides), which means the presence of excess chloride ions in the urine. It can also be called differently - “magnesium-aluminum pathogenicity.” Otherwise it is also called “malignant chloruria”.

Chloride is the mineral component of table salt. Excreted from the body in urine. A healthy person loses an average of 5 g/day. In the “clinic”, the main concept of hyperchloriuria is a high concentration

Hyperchloruria is a condition in which the level of chloride in the urine is significantly elevated, causing changes in the color of the urine and can lead to problems such as kidney failure, kidney infection and kidney stones. The causes of hyperchloruria can be different, but most often it is associated with kidney disease or disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of hyperchloruria may include changes in the color and odor of urine, abdominal pain, and frequent urination. Normally, chloride levels range from 20 to 80 mmol/l. If the chloride level exceeds 300 mmol/l, it can lead to the formation of kidney stones and dangerous complications. To diagnose hyperchloruria, it is necessary to test urine and blood for chloride levels, as well as further tests to determine the cause of this condition. Treatment for hyperchloruria depends on its cause and may include medications, dietary and lifestyle changes, and in some cases, surgery. With properly selected therapy, it is possible to achieve stable remission and significantly improve the patient’s quality of life.