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Dietary Secrets to Keep Kidney Stones Away

20 Aug 2015
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Kidney stones, also referred to as renal calculi, are solid formations composed of crystals. They originate within the kidneys & can potentially form within the urinary tract. Renowned for their excruciating nature, kidney stones are widely regarded as one of the most agonizing medical ailments.

SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY STONE:

  • Urinating small amounts or more frequently than usual.
  • Sudden & severe abdominal pain.
  • Nausea & vomiting.
  • Pain during urination.
  • Presence of blood in the urine.

Causes of Kidney Stones

Here are the possible causes of Kidney Stones:

  • Dehydration: Insufficient fluid intake can lead to concentrated urine, increasing the risk of kidney stone formation.
  • Dietary Factors: Consuming a diet high in sodium, oxalate, or animal protein can contribute to the development of kidney stones.
  • Family or Personal History: Having a family history of kidney stones or having experienced them in the past increases the likelihood of developing them again.
  • Certain Medical Conditions: Conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney diseases, & metabolic disorders can make a person more prone to kidney stone formation.
  • Certain Medications: Some medications, such as diuretics & certain antiretroviral drugs, can increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
  • Obesity: Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of kidney stone development.
  • Inadequate Fluid Intake: Not drinking enough water or fluids can contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
  • Urinary Tract Blockage: Blockages or obstructions in the urinary tract, such as from kidney or bladder abnormalities, can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
  • Climate or Occupation: Living in hot climates or working in occupations that involve prolonged exposure to heat & dehydration can increase the risk of kidney stones.
  • Other Factors: Certain lifestyle factors, such as a sedentary lifestyle or excessive intake of certain supplements (e.g., vitamin D or calcium), may also play a role in kidney stone formation.

Dietary guidelines 

 

Let us look at foods to avoid in the diet:

  • VITAMIN C: Vitamin C may convert stones to oxalates, potentially worsening the problem.
  • SODIUM INTAKE: Patients with kidney stones, especially calcium stones, should restrict their sodium intake.
  • PROTEIN INTAKE: Protein can increase uric acid, calcium, & oxalates in the urine while reducing citrate. High-protein diets, particularly those rich in meat protein, have been consistently linked to kidney stones. Foods such as soybeans, mushrooms, eggs, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, red meats, poultry, & fish should be avoided.

 

FOOD GROUPS CHOOSE THESE NOT THESE

CEREALS

  • Rice
  • Wheat
  • Rawa
  • Sabudana       
  • Arrowroot  
     
  • Ragi
  • Bajra
  • Oats
  • Corn
  • Refined flour & its products

PULSES

  • Tur Dal
  • Moong Dal
  • Rajmah
  • Horse Gram
  • Soybean
  • Bengal Gram
  • Legumes
  • Sprouts

VEGETABLES

  • All gourd vegetables such as bottle gourd, etc
  • All root vegetables such as potato, sweet potato, arrowroot, etc
  • Cucumber
  • Cabbage  
     
  • Brinjal,
  • Lady Finger
  • Tomato
  • Carrot
  • Green chilly
  • Curry leaves
  • Mushrooms
  • Green peas
  • Green leafy vegetables

FRUITS

  • All other fruits
  • Guava
  • Black currant
  • Dates Apricot
  • Bananas

 

NON-VEGETARIAN

 

  • Meat & Poultry
  • Fish
  • Red meats such as Mutton Muscle, beef, pork, etc
  • Eggs
  • Fatty fish

MILK & MILK PRODUCTS

  • Cow's Milk
  • Thin Buttermilk
  • Buffalo milk
  • Skimmed Milk Powder
  • Paneer
  • Cheese

NUTS

 

  • Almonds,
  • Cashew nuts,
  • Garden cress,
  • Sesame seeds
  • Groundnut
  • Raisins

SUGARS

  • Moderate Consumption of not more than 3 teaspoons/day
  • Heavy Consumption

MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS

 

  • Vitamin C foods such as Amla
  • Spices such as cloves, cumin and asafoetida
  • Chocolate & other cocoa products
  • Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

 

  • More than 2-3 serving of tea & coffee
  • Sweetened fruit juices
  • Fruit Syrups & Squashes

SUPPLEMENTS

 

  • Calcium, Vitamin C & Vitamin D rich,
  • Antacids & Corticosteroids

 

 

Type Of Stones Uric Acid Stones

Food groups

Choose freely

Choose moderately

Choose rarely

Cereals

  • Brown rice
  • Dalia
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Barley
  • Jowar
  • Bajra
  • Ragi
  • Oats

 

 

       

 

 

 

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Pulses & dal

  • Pulses
  • Dry beans
  • Dals
  • Cowpeas
  • Tur dal
  • Chana dal

        

 

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Milk & milk products

  • Skimmed milk
  • Low-fat yoghurt
  • Cheese
  • Paneer
  • Whole milk
  • Cream
  • Khoa

Non-veg

  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Chicken
  • Alcohol

Fruits

  • All fruits

   

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Nuts

  • All nuts

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Vegetables

  • Dark leafy vegetables 
  • All vegetables except some
  • Tomato
  • Asparagus

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MAKE YOUR KIDNEYS STONE PROOF!


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