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Health Advice to Avoid Kidney Stones
How to stop getting kidney stones?
(16 Aug 2007)
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In most cases, kidney stones can be prevented by adhering to a few lifestyle changes. If preventive measures do not prove to be effective and medical tests disclose that the stones are getting larger, your medical expert may prescribe specific medications to control the growth. Doctors usually advocate that patients with a record of kidney stones should pass at least 2 quarts (approximately 2 liters) of urine every day.
In order to do this, patients need to consume at least 15 cups (3 liters) of fluids daily — and even more if the climate is hot and dry. Water is the best form of fluid to be consumed on a daily basis. Lemons are also believed to be useful and a glass or two of homemade lemonade can also be had daily, in addition to the water consumed.
Do not use powdered ready-made lemonade mixes, rather it is best to consume lemon juice made with fresh lemons. Fresh lemon juice increases the levels of citrate in the urine, and citrate helps in the prevention of kidney stone formation.
Patients who have a past history of calcium oxalate stones, can benefit from cutting back on certain foods rich in oxalates. Foods that are rich in oxalates and must be avoided include, garden rhubarb, carambola, beetroots, beet greens, collard greens, lady's-finger, dried beans, spinach, chard, sweet potatoes, sesames, sweet almonds and soy products. Research reveals that a diet low in salt and animal protein can vastly reduce the probabilities of developing kidney stones.
A diet abundant in magnesium and potassium like avocados, pears, brown rice and broccoli helps to lower the level of oxalates. A high consumption of fiber is also useful in reducing the level of calcium in the urine; however, drastically cutting down on the intake of calcium in the body can prove to be harmful to those who endure osteoporosis. It is important to take the recommendation of a physician before making any dietary modifications.
As a general rule, limiting one's consumption of calcium does not seem to lower the risk of developing kidney stones. On the contrary, medical experts have discovered that women with a high calcium intake are less likely to form kidney stones than women who take in less calcium. This is because, dietary calcium sticks to oxalates in the digestive tract so that oxalates do not get absorbed by the intestine and eliminated by the kidney to form stones. An exception to this rule takes place when a person takes in higher dietary calcium than necessary. During such a time, curbing the intake of calcium is useful. Medical experts claim that calcium supplements also have the same preventative effect as dietary calcium, but only if they are taken with meals.
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answered by G M on 19 May 2009, 12:28:18
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Health advice to avoid kidney stones - - Avoid excess calcium in your diet like seeds, milk, spices etc.
- Do hydro therapy that is 3 big glasses of water at one time when
- you feel thirsty likewise the whole day.
- Take a homeopathic remedy called as berberis vulgaris 30, 5 pills
- once bed time for 1 month .
- Never delay in passing urine. Whenever you have the least desire pass urine immediately.
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answered by D M K on 18 Nov 2007, 10:32:25
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