Eating Can Help to Avoid Kidney Stones
Developing of kidney stones rises in autumn and winter months when we eat more and drink less water. Around 20 percent of people in countries suffer from kidney stones, mostly men and this is one of the most painful conditions in medicine at all. Kidney stones usually consist of salt called calcium oxalate. This means that if your urine consists of more oxalate and calcium you are more predisposed to kidney stones. The logical thought is that you should eat foods containing less calcium. The reason is simple – if you lower your calcium intake your body will start producing more calcitriol and this automatically increases the amount of calcium retaining in your body. The result is that more calcium is deposited in your urine and the problem become bigger. One of the most common reasons for developing of kidney stones is the fact that you do not drink enough [...]
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Kidney Stones – Nutrition and Supplements
Kidney stones are serious problem and in most cases need medical treatment, but if you want to prevent recurrent episodes you can use some alternative methods in combination with medications. Very important factors are proper nutrition and supplements. Here are some nutritional tips which can help you. – 8-10 glasses of mineral water daily – More lean meats and less red ones, tofu, cold water fish – Beans for proteins – No trans fats found in cookies, cakes, crackers – Less or no coffee, tobacco and other stimulants – Foods rich in magnesium and low in calcium – rye, avocado, brown rice, potato, banana corn, bran – Avoid white breads, sugar and pasta – More foods rich of antioxidants – tomatoes, cherries, blueberries, and vegetables (bell peppers and squash) – Avoiding food allergens – food additives, corn, and wheat. – Use olive oil while cooking or in salads – No [...]
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Urolithiasis – The Formation of Kidney Stones
Urolithiasis (urolithiasis) is a chronic disease associated with the formation of the collecting system, renal (cups, pelvis), crystallized salts (urates, oxalates, phosphates), forming concretions (kidney stones). The reasons Causes of kidney stones is not fully understood. Some factors contribute to the formation of kidney stones: – violation of urodynamic (urine excretion) – features internal anatomy, congenital or acquired narrowing of the ureters, nephroptosis (omission kidney); – obstruction (difficulty-road) in the lower urinary tract (BPH, prostate cancer, stricture of the urethra). – Metabolic disorder – Inadequate fluid intake. – Dry hot climate. – Genetic predisposition. – Prior to the onset of complications urolithiasis symptoms. Complications Renal colic – attacks of sharp, unbearable pain, which can be localized in the upper abdomen, lumbar region, mid abdomen, lower abdomen into the scrotum (in men), labia (in women), inner thighs. Renal colic may cause dysuria – painful urination frequent cause nausea and vomiting, but [...]
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