8 Ways to Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones

25.10.2018 / Rg Stone Hospital / Urinary Stone

A kidney stone is the common health problem that can happen to anyone. There are many people around the world, who are suffering from this problem. Well, it is said that the one who has experienced kidney stones are more likely to get this health issue again. Like, any other disease it is extremely painful. Meanwhile, there are many ways to reduce the risk of getting it again. But, first, you have to understand what kidney stone is.

What is Kidney Stone?

A kidney stone is composed of a hard and solid waste martial that makes their home in kidneys and form crystals like shape. It is also known as the rental stones or nephrolithiasis.

Generally, there are four different types of kidney stones but, about 80% of these stones are calcium oxalate stones. Apart from that, other types include struvite, uric acid,and cysteine.

If the stone is smaller in size, the patient feels less pain, and it is removable. However, when it is large, it can cause a blockage in part of the urinary system. This problem can lead to huge pain, bleeding as well as vomiting.

As per the data released by the experts, around 12% of men and 5% of women havea tendency to a kidney stone through their lifetime. The study further suggests that if a person has experienced a stone, there are up to 50% chances to get it again within the time frame of 5-10 years.

Kidney Stone Symptoms:

Small kidney stones do not give much pain,and sometimes they may pass on their own. On the other hand, medium and large stone show a lot of symptoms such as:

Very unpleasant or odd smelling urine
Cloudy urine
Aching stomach pain
Intense, non-stop pain in the lower back
Bloody urine
Vomiting or nausea, often with the intense pain
Fever and chills

Below are the 8 ways to reduce the risk of the kidney stone:

1. Add more citric acid in your meal:

The citrus extract is a natural corrosive, found in numerous foods grown from the ground, especially organic citrus products. Lemons and limes are particularly useful substances. These can be helpful in preventing calcium oxalate kidney stones in two different ways:

Avoids stone formation: It can tie with calcium in the body, in this way diminishing the danger of new stone development.
Lessen the stone accumulation: It draws with existing calcium oxalate stones, keeping them from getting bigger. It can enable to pass the stones by preventing them fromtransforming into bigger stones.

2. Add calcium in your intake:

Calcium is a necessary component which human body needs. Breakfast is the best meal of the day and having food full of calcium at this time is very beneficial for avoiding the kidney stone. Orange juice, some cereals, and soya milk all these have a high content of calcium, which can help to reduce the risk of developing kidney stones. Apart from this, the dairy products are a good source of calcium.

3. Refraining from sugary drinks:

Sugar is a very harmful product as it causes fat, diabetes and there is also a big no to it for stones patients. For reducing the risk of getting kidney stone, avoid sugar drinks especially those containing high-fructose corn syrup.

4. Say bye to calcium oxalate:

Confining oxalate exclusion is normally prescribed for those at a high danger of kidney stones or those with high oxalate levels. Avoiding calcium with oxalate-rich sustenance may lessen the danger of stones by restricting the synthetic substances that come to the kidneys.

What you should avoid:

Rhubarb
Beets
Asparagus
Generally berries
Celery and parsley
Entire grains
Tea
Grapefruit and cranberry juice
Potatoes
Soybeans
Spinach
A few nuts, including cashews and peanuts
Chocolate

5. Should have a proper body weight:

If you are overweight then, there are high chances of putting stress on the kidney. That’s why it is really important to maintain the body-weight.

6. Decreasing salt intake:

Salts can be risky as they cause retention which leads to dehydration. So, always make sure to keep your sodium intake below 2300 mg daily. Here are the foods that have a high amount of salt in it:

Smoked Meats
potato chips
most canned soups
Noodle and many.

7. Stay Hydrated:

Drink as much water, as your body requires. Darker urine can be the sign of dehydration.

8. Decrease the intake of animal protein:

People who eat animal protein such as meat, chicken, and fish are more likely to have kidney stones.

So, follow these above-mentioned tips to avoid kidney stones,and if you already have kidney stones then, you can contact highly qualified doctors and experts of Kidney Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital. The doctors available here are highly professional.

RG hospital has a record in its name in Guinness Book of World Records for treating the largest kidney stone (13 cm) in the world without open surgery.