What foods to eat and what to avoid if you have kidney stones

The main function of the kidneys is detoxification of the blood and excretion of the liquid waste from your body. During this process, waste material may sometimes form crystals that clump together to form a solid mass. These are known as kidney stones. Kidney stones are small clusters of mineral deposits present on the inner lining of the kidneys. These stones although developing in the kidneys can be traced anywhere in the urinary tract.

Pain occurring due to kidney stones is often expressed as one of the most painful experiences comparable to that of pain during childbirth. Kidney stones are made of calcium oxalates but may be formed of several other minerals.

There are certain foods and flavour enhancers that may cause these deposits to build up in the kidney. These foods may include animal proteins, foods with high salt, sugars or the foods specific to the type of kidney stone formed such as high purine diet in case of uric acid stones.

So, there is always a diet you can follow to keep kidney stones at bay and to reduce the severity of pain.

But before we even go out for foods, water is the first thing one needs to consider. You need to drink 2 to 3 litres of water each day, in addition to the other liquids you are taking.

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