What is the worst food for kidney stones?
Foods high in purines are not good for kidney stones. Hence, one should avoid red meats and organ meats to manage kidney stones better.
Last updated on 18 Jul 2023
All citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruit, oranges are exellent for kidney stones.
The best mode of treatment for big sized kidney stones (7mm and more) is lithotripsy. Other treatments may include drinking 12 glasses of water so that small sized kidney stones can pass via urine.
Yes, if the stone is smaller than 7mm then it can pass via urine within 45 days to 3 months. If it is larger than 7mm then it has to be surgically removed.
Carbonated drinks contain phosphoric acid which is known to cause kidney stones. Hence, you are recommended to have carbonated drinks in moderation to prevent kidney stone formations.
A few prominent symptoms are pain in the lower side of the stomach, cloudy urine, foul smelling urine, nausea and fever.
Urine Routine, Urine R/M, Urine Examination
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