Kidney stones are an unpleasant experience that won’t soon be forgotten. As the small stone makes its way through your urinary system, the discomfort may be excruciating. About half of the persons who have had a kidney stone will have another one if they don’t take precautions within seven years.
Keeping kidney stones at bay isn’t hard, but it does need some forethought and diligence. Some substances may crystallize in the urine to the point where they form kidney stones. Urinary tract stones begin as crystals, which then develop into bigger masses. Pain is experienced if the stone becomes trapped and prevents normal urine flow. It is the combination of calcium with oxalate or phosphorus that causes the majority of stones. Uric acid, a waste product of protein metabolism, may also crystallize into a stone.
Here are Some Steps for Preventing Kidney Stones
Get lots of fluids:
The chemicals in urine that cause stones are diluted when more water is consumed. Aim for 2 liters of urine output each day, which is equivalent to around eight 8-ounce glasses of water. Drinks with citrus, including lemonade and orange juice, might be beneficial. Inhibiting stone formation, the citrate in these drinks.
Achieve optimal calcium levels by:
High oxalate levels, which may occur when calcium intake is inadequate, contribute to the development of kidney stones. To avoid this, get the right quantity of calcium for your age.
Instead of using calcium supplements, it’s preferable to receive your calcium through meals. Men over the age of 50 should supplement their daily calcium intake of 1,000 milligrams (mg) with 800 to 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D to aid in calcium absorption.
You should limit your sodium intake because urinating too much calcium can cause kidney stones. As a result, those who are prone to developing stones should adhere to a low-sodium diet.
The recommended daily sodium intake as of late has been around 2,300 mg. Reduce your daily sodium intake to 1,500 mg if you have a history of kidney stones. Consuming less sodium can also aid in keeping blood pressure and heart health at normal levels.
Conclusion
If you are looking for tips and tricks and advice on how to prevent kidney stones, get in touch with Dr. Irfan Shaikh in Pune.
About Dr. Irfan Shaikh
Dr. Irfan Shaikh – Consultant Urologist & Uro Surgeon (MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery), M.Ch. Urology), is one of the Top Urologists In Pune. A gold medalist in the department of Urology, Dr. Irfan Shaikh specializes in Female Urology in India. He has finished his education at one of the top colleges with an MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital in Pune and an MS in general surgery from PGI, Chandigarh. Moreover, he has also done M.Ch in Urology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital. Having so many degrees from prestigious institutes, Dr. Irfan Shaikh ensures to treat his patients with all the knowledge that he has accumulated over the years.
