2023-05-12 14:46:35
Los renal colic they are one of the toughest conditions a person can face. The degree of pain is often compared to that of a delivery without an epidural, and those who have suffered from kidney stones are not without reason. The key is to expel them through urine and, for this, it is necessary to drink much more water than usual, although also, help yourself with certain foods.
“Los kidney stones (also called nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones,” explain specialists at Mayo Clinic.
What are the causes of kidney stones?
The appearance of kidney stones It does not usually have a specific defined cause, but there are certain factors that can cause them:
- Family or personal history.
- dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid each day increases the chance of developing kidney stones. Likewise, those people who reside in hot climates are also more at risk.
- The diet. Consumption of products with a high concentration of sodium or sugar may increase the risk.
- Obesity.
- digestive pathologies: Inflammatory bowel disease or chronic diarrhea can cause changes in the digestive process that affect the absorption of calcium and water, which increases the amounts of stone-forming substances in the urine.
- Las infections Urinary tract infections can also increase the risk of kidney stones.
- Certain supplements and medications, such as vitamin C, dietary supplements, laxatives (when used in excess), calcium-based antacids, and certain medications used to treat migraine headaches or depression.
What to do to eliminate kidney stones?
Considering the causes, treatment for kidney stones It happens to prevent them from appearing, carrying out a balanced diet, the continued practice of exercise, etc. However, in the most serious and extreme cases, there are medical treatments such as double J catheter, lithotripsy or even surgical intervention.
What should not be eaten when you have kidney stones?
Diet is key when it comes to expel kidney stones. So, drink enough liquid, mostly water, is the most important thing to do to achieve it. In addition, there are a number of foods that should be avoided: salt, proteins that are of animal origin such as meat -better chicken, rabbit or turkey- dairy products, eggs, fish and shellfish. In the case of suffering from calcium phosphate or oxalate kidney stones, the most common, it is important to minimize the contribution of this nutrient through the foods that contain them: spinach, beets, chard, cocoa powder, peppers, wheat germ, nuts, parsley, grapes…
The two fruits that help expel stones
Thus, there are two foods that do favor the expulsion of stones and both are precisely fruits: pomegranate and lemon
- The grenade. Pomegranate juice has a lot of potassium, water and citric acid, which is why it favors good kidney function and fluid elimination. Thus, it is recommended, both for people who suffer from stones, and for those who want to avoid them.
- The lemon. Lemon contains citrate, which is a chemical that prevents the formation of calcium stones. Citrate can also break up small stones, allowing them to be passed more easily. Of course, to get rid of them you need a lot of lemons, but lemon juice is a good alternative.
References
Food, diet and nutrition for kidney stones – NIDDK. (nd). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Recovered from on May 12, 2023.
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