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How to Prevent Kidney Stones

You can prevent kidney stone formation by following the given tips:

• Stay well hydrated: Drink lots of water to maintain your urinary output. Low urine output is a sign of concentrated urine which is less likely to dissolve urine salts that form kidney stones. In addition to water, you can add electrolytes, fruit juices, lemonade, etc., to your diet.
• Eat calcium-rich foods: Contrary to popular opinion, calcium does not help kidney stone formation normally. In fact, a low calcium diet can even worsen the problem by leading to osteoporosis. To avoid calcium supplements from contributing to kidney stones, you should take them with your food or add low-fat milk, cheese, or yogurt to your diet.
• Decrease your sodium intake: High sodium levels in the blood prevent calcium reabsorption from urine to blood and increase kidney stone formation. Avoid processed or canned foods, condiments, etc.
• Decrease intake of oxalate-rich foods: Oxalate help urine bind with calcium to form kidney stones. Limit consumption of oxalate-rich foods like spinach, chocolate, sweet potato, peanuts, coffee, etc.
• Limit consumption of animal proteins: Limit or completely avoid consumption of animal proteins like beef, poultry, fish, pork, etc.
• Avoid Vitamin C supplements: Vitamin C supplements can double the risk of kidney stone formation, especially in men.
• Try herbal and ayurvedic remedies: Various herbal remedies, like Chanca Piedra, etc., have proven successful in dissolving kidney stones without any side effects. Explore other treatment options.
• Talk to your doctor about your medicines: Some medicines, like decongestants, diuretics, anticonvulsants, steroids, etc., can result in kidney stones. So, consult your doctor regarding your medicines and change them if you need to. If you have risk factors for kidney stones, you should talk to your doctor about taking preventive measures.

What are the stages of passing a kidney stone?

The time to pass a kidney stone depends on the size of the stone. Generally, small stones pass within 1-2 weeks, but large stones can take up to 4 weeks to completely pass. There are 4 stages that occur when passing a kidney stone:

• Stage 1: During this stage, the stone passes through the kidney. There may be severe pain in the back and side that may last for a long time and or occur in waves.
• Stage 2: During Stage 2, the stone enters the ureter. The degree and amount of pain during this period depends on the size of the stone.
• Stage 3: The pain usually subsides completely when the stone reaches the bladder. The urge and urinary pressure increase at this time, especially if the stone gets stuck in the urethra, which completely blocks the flow of urine.
• Stage 4: During the final stage, the stone reaches the urethra, and you need to pass the stone with the urine through the urethral opening.