Health
Hindustan Times
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By Neha Yadav
Published Apr 29, 2023
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5 Tips To Prevent Kidney Stones
Stay hydrated
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Not drinking enough water makes your urine more concentrated and makes your kidney more prone to forming stones
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Eat calcium-rich foods
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Add calcium-rich foods such as low-fat dairy, green leafy vegetables, and fruits to prevent kidney stones. This will also help prevent the risk of osteoporosis
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Follow low sodium diet
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Make sure that the diet you follow contains low sodium content as too much salt in the urine prevents the absorption of calcium from the blood and may cause kidney stones
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Eat less animal protein
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A diet with high animal protein is acidic and may increase uric acid, which results in the formation of kidney stones. Try to limit eating foods like fish, pork and poultry
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Exercise
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Exercise like jogging, skipping and running can reduce the risk of minerals depositing inside your kidney. It also helps in passing small kidney stones through the urine naturally
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If you experience the symptoms of kidney stones, make sure to visit a doctor and take the necessary steps