Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What should you pay attention to every day when suffering from kidney stones?

Asked by:Bernie

Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 12:57 AM

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  • Celia Celia

    Mar 30, 2026

      1. Take in a lot of fluids. It is best to excrete about 1.14 liters of urine a day.

      2. Control calcium intake and avoid excessive calcium intake, but it is not prohibited.

      3. Stomach medicine often contains high amounts of calcium. If you suffer from calcium stones, you should choose a brand with less calcium when taking stomach medicine.

      4. Do not eat too many foods rich in oxalates, including beans, beets, celery, chocolate, Grape , green pepper, coriander, spinach, strawberry and tea.

      5. Taking magnesium and vitamin B6 can reduce the recurrence rate by 90%.

      6. Eat foods rich in vitamin A to maintain the lining of the urethra healthy , also helps to avoid recurrence of stones. Such foods include: carrots, broccoli, cantaloupe, papaya, and beef liver. However, high doses of vitamin A are toxic, so it is best to consult a doctor before taking them.

      7. Stay active to avoid calcium deposition in the blood.

      8. Reduce protein intake, including meat, cheese, fish and chicken.

      9. Reduce salt intake and eat less high-salt foods.

      10. Limit the dosage of vitamin C, especially for patients with calcium oxalate stones.

      11. Do not take too much vitamin D.

      12. If you have been a patient and later feel any severe pain or blood in your urine, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

      13. Patients should understand the type of stones they have.

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