Balancing Diet and Kidney Stones
Practically everyone knows that anyone with kidney stones suffers a great deal of pain. Kidney stones are often linked to genetics, but your diet can also be a factor in the development of kidney stones. Physicians have proven there is a correlation between diet and kidney stones.
With your doctor’s help and a little bit of self discipline you should be able to modify your diet which may help keep kidney stones at bay. The most important thing to get under control is the amount of fluids in your diet, especially water. Dehydration is a major contributing factor in the formation of kidney stones. Your kidneys require proper fluids to work properly. When you are inadequately hydrated kidney stones may be more likely to form.
Most often, your physician will test your kidney stones, once you pass them or have them removed, to determine what type of kidney stones you tend to produce. Different types of stones require different adjustments to diet to help decrease the possibility of forming new kidney stones.
Calcium kidney stones are among the most common types of stones. If the doctor tells you that you have calcium stones it is likely that he or she will suggest a low sodium diet. 3,000 mg of sodium per day is considered the maximum threshold for healthy intake of sodium.
Another common kidney stone is formed from oxalates, minerals which the kidney was unable to dissolve. Oxalates are found in foods such as peanuts, oranges, beets, instant coffee, draft beer, chocolate, and sweet potatoes. Your doctor will likely recommend, that if you have kidney stones from oxalates, that you limit your consumption of these foods.
Some kidney stone sufferers recommend eliminating animal protein from your diet. Others have had success by supplementing their diet with vitamins. These and other changes in your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with your doctor before you change your daily routine. It is vital to keep your doctor in the loop when you plan on changing your diet and to listen to his advice concerning your particular type of kidney stones.
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