Can Kidney Stones Be Prevented?
One of the most important things in kidney stone treatment is the prevention of repeated renal colic attacks and the formation of new stones. After the removal, you should visit your nephrologist regularly for follow-up checkups.
Kidney stone development can be prevented by following these recommendations:
- stick to a healthy diet: minimize the consumption of spicy, salty and sour foods; control the amount of consumed protein and vitamins;
- get rid of bad habits: smoking, drinking alcohol;
- drink enough water (2-3 liters of liquid each day);
- try to avoid stress;
- do regular follow-up checkups, including urine tests and kidney ultrasound;
- maintaining a healthy weight.
See your doctor to make diet changes if you have kidney stones or think you could be at increased risk. To help you, they need to know your medical history and what you eat regularly.
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