Kidney stone diet

can we eat bread in kidney stone
( 4 Feb 2008)

There are many types of bread, but essentially, a mixture of flour and water—dough—is baked to make bread. Bread can be leavened and unleavened and includes white, brown, whole meal, wheat germ, whole grain, and rye. Finally however, bread does not have any noticeable effect on kidney stones, and you can eat as much bread as you like, within normal, reasonable limits of course.

Renal calculi or kidney stones are small deposits of minerals such as calcium and acid salts on the inner surfaces of the kidneys. Minerals present in the urine crystallize and solidify when it is extremely concentrated and form kidney stones. Most kidney stones contain calcium oxalate, followed by uric acid, the second most common type of kidney stone.

In several cases, kidney stones do not really require any treatment, as it is usually possible to flush the stones out from the system along with the urine. Sometimes however, it’s extremely painful to pass kidney stones while you urinate, and treatment for the stones varies depending on the type of stone and the cause. Stones that are too large might require medical intervention and surgery. However, in most cases, a few simple home remedies and lifestyle changes are enough to get rid of kidney stones. In cases where these measures are unsuccessful, medical tests may need to be performed, and if they too are not positive, you may need to ask your doctor to prescribe medication.

Remedies include drinking plenty of water and fluids, about 2.5 liters during the day, and staying physically active. Water and lemonade are particularly helpful for people who live in hot, dry climates. You can of course make lemonade yourself at home using fresh lemons; commercially available concentrated lemon juice can also be used, however it is advisable to stay away from “lemonade mix” powders. Lemonade increases the levels of citrate, which in turn helps prevent stone formation. If you manage to pass a stone, it is advisable to keep it and get it tested, so that you know what its composition is. This will help decide a course of action if there are additional stones, or if the problem recurs.

If it’s a calcium oxalate stone, your dietician might recommend avoiding foods rich in oxalates, such as almonds, rhubarb, kiwifruit, agaves, beets, okra, refried beans, spinach, and soy products. Lastly, studies reveal that low intake of salt and animal sources of protein decreases the chances of kidney stones forming. Therefore, one can safely conclude that bread is a harmless dietary element for patients with kidney stone ailments.

answered by G M on 18 Jan 2010, 11:29:52

Diet for kidney stone

Drink at least 8 to 10 oz of fluids every hour during the day and the same quantity once at night if you wake up. Half the quantity of these fluids should be water. This dilutes the urine and deters the formation of stones. For people with more active lifestyle or those who belong to a warmer climate the intake should be higher.

Have controlled amount of calcium rich foods like milk, milk products, buttermilk, cheese and yoghurt. It is easily absorbed by the body and passed through the kidneys. Dark leafy vegetables have lesser amount of calcium in them.

Lessen the amount of these foods like nuts, tea, spinach, rhubarb, strawberries, chocolate, wheat bran and beets as they contain large amounts of oxalate. Ideally you should not have more than 50 mg of oxalate in your diet everyday.

Reduce the amount of sugar, sodium, and animal protein from your diet and increase the intake of insoluble fibers found in rye, barley, rice and wheat, as it enhances the easy passage of calcium through the stool.

Decrease the intake of vitamin C fro your diet and have brown rice, brown sugar, brown bread, cereals, fruits and herbal tea regularly.

answered by D D on 15 Feb 2008, 2:44:21

Kidney stone diet

can we eat bread in kidney stone ( 4 Feb 2008)

can we eat bread in kidney stone
( 4 Feb 2008)