What foods to eat to avoid kidney stones?
My brother just passed a kidney stone, and it was very painful. He wants to adjust his diet so it doesn't happen again. What foods should he eat regularly to prevent kidney stones?
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7 months ago
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Drinking lots of water and cutting down on excess salt is the best way to prevent them.
7 months ago
Does anyone else get scared of eating spinach or tomatoes because of kidney stone risk? I read somewhere they have oxalates, but I'm too anxious about what is actually safe to eat daily now.
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7 months ago
Honestly, keeping up with my water intake is harder than my actual job. I just keep a giant bottle next to my bed and squeeze some lemon in it so it doesn't taste boring. Avoid too much soda and salty late-night chips if you value your peace.
6 months ago
Please be very careful with self-treating. I ignored my diet and ended up needing surgery for a blocked ureter. Go get an ultrasound and ask your doctor what type of stone you have, as diet changes depend on whether it is calcium oxalate or uric acid.
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Simple rule: drink 3 to 4 liters of water daily, eat home-cooked food with low salt, and include citrus fruits like oranges and lemons in your diet. Don't overcomplicate it with fancy detox drinks.