One of the common ailments in the midst of health problems is kidney stones. According to the studies, the issues that cannot be dissolved in the urine in the summer months prepare the basis for the kidney stone problem. Underlining that special attention should be paid in the summer months, Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital Urology Specialist Dr. Murat Tuğrul Eren listed 7 effective methods that can be taken for kidney stones.
Drink Plenty of Water!
Drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day. It is ideal for fluid consumption to be full of water. Excess consumption of artifacts such as coffee and tea can trigger stone formation by increasing the size of an element called oxalate, which is found in most of the stones. There are many publications stating that carbonated and cola drinks also increase stone formation.
Consume Fresh Lemon!
Fresh lemon or its juice reduces stone formation due to the citrate it contains. Citrate is an element naturally found in our urine and prevents stone formation. Therefore, consuming lemon is very useful for stone disease. Take care to consume lemons by squeezing them into salads or soups.
Reduce Salt Use!
Salt facilitates stone formation by increasing the excretion of calcium from the kidneys, which is present in the majority of kidney stones. Avoid consuming too much salt. Do not add salt to your meals or even your buttermilk. By consuming as little salt as possible, you can protect yourself from other diseases such as blood pressure and heart diseases.
Make Training a Habit!
It is revealed in scientific studies that inactivity invites diseases. In addition to its general health benefits, regular training is required to prevent kidney stones. There are many publications that training and being at the ideal weight reduce stone disease. Especially in hot summer months, since the desire to move may decrease, it is absolutely necessary to move during the day; Take care to walk regularly and briskly for at least 45 minutes every day.
Make Consumption of Vegetables a Habit!
A diet rich in animal protein increases stone disease. For this reason, you can protect yourself from kidney stones by following a diet rich in vegetables and fiber and poor in protein, and by relaxing your digestion.
Don’t Exaggerate Fruit Portions!
Fruits and cold drinks can be very attractive in summer. Moreover, almost 100 percent of fruits such as watermelon and melon consist of water. However, these fruits and their juices contain fructose, which can increase stone formation by disrupting sugar metabolism. Therefore, do not overdo it in fruit consumption.
Fast Food Attention to Nutrition!
Urology Specialist Dr. Murat Tuğrul Eren said, “Increasing fast-food consumption is thought to be one of the main reasons for the increase in stone disease all over the world with global warming. Since both protein and carbohydrates are abundant in fast-foods, you get both nutrients together that are wasted for stone disease. Therefore, avoid fast-food as much as possible,” he says.
