Question

Both gout and kidney stone formation is caused by.

• A. Calcium oxalate
• B. Urea
• C. Creatinine
• D. Potassium chloride

Answer 1

The correct option is A Calcium oxalate

The oxalate present in some foods rich in proteins combines with calcium in the stomach or intestine to form calcium oxalate.

The accumulation of oxalate can lead to the formation of kidney stones. It obstructs urine from draining. As a result, the pressure in the kidney increases causing swelling of kidneys that leads to pain.

Gout is arthritis characterized by the pain and swelling of joints. This is due to accumulation of calcium oxalate crystals in joints.

Thus the correct answer is option A.