Take it from someone who knows, Kidney Stones
are no joke! Just the thought of going
through that much discomfort (and I use that word loosely) is enough to make me
cringe. Apparently I did not always take such great care of my body, not
minding what I put into it. Fortunately
there are many precautious measures that can be taken to ensure you do not
suffer the agony that are Kidney Stones.
Hmmm That’s
an unusual feeling
So what exactly are Kidney Stones? Kidney
Stones start their lives in (you guessed it!) the kidneys. Salt and other minerals in your urine stick
together to form these painful little buggers which then find their way into
your ureters, the narrow ducts which lead to your bladder. Kidney stones can range in size anywhere from
a sugar crystal to a golf ball.
Common symptoms to look out for are:
·
Severe
pain in your back, belly or groin areas
·
Bloody,
or cloudy smelly urine
·
Vomiting/Nausea
·
Constant
urge to urinate
·
Radiating
pain from your sides or back as well as groin and lower abdomen
·
Painful
urination
·
20
to 60 minute episodes of pain
10 to 15 percent of Americans are said to be
diagnosed with kidney stones once in their lifetime. Roughly one million Americans will develop
kidney stones each year. Once you’ve had
a kidney stone attack your chances of having another is estimated between 70
and 80 percent. This is a problem that
most likely will not go away without some sort of medical attention.
Where’s the
Relief?!?
Luckily there are some preventive measures one
can take to put the odds in their favor.
With these simple lifestyle changes you greatly reduce your risk.
·
Drink plenty of water. Something so simple but usually
neglected. Doctors recommend drinking
2.5 quarts of water to patients with history of kidney stones. A good rule of thumb, if your urine is coming
out light and clear you are probably consuming enough water
·
Eat less oxalate-rich foods.
This will help in reducing your chances of producing calcium oxalate
stones. Some foods rich in oxalate-rich
foods are soy products, dark green leafy vegetables, peanut butter and sweet
potatoes.
·
Diet low in sodium and animal
protein. Legumes are a great source of protein when trying
to cut back on your meat consumption.
·
Calcium rich food is ok.
Don't reduce the calcium. Cut back on sodium in your diet while at
the same time pairing calcium-rich foods with oxalate foods. The combination of oxalate food and calcium
rich food create a bond which allows for deposits to easily exit your
body.
Seek
Professional Help
Kidney Stones can cause a good amount of
distress, that’s why Luzato Medical Group is here for your medical needs.
Contact us for a more detailed explanation on our services of:
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