So the risk for kidney stones reduce
When the temperatures rise in the summer months, increases the risk of developing kidney stones, even if you’ve never had it. This has to do, among other things, to the fact that we spend more in the summer outside, and with the amount and type of consumed foods and drinks.
As the renowned Mayo Clinic (USA) explains in a recent post, there are various causes for kidney stones, including diet. A family or personal history of kidney stones increases the risk, as well as certain drugs and diseases.
Various Causes
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Why it comes in the summer, frequent kidney stones, has to do with the fact that people spend with warmer weather, more time Outdoors and high temperatures, increased sweating and inadequate drinking quantity also as the “summer disease urinary stones”, as it is known, in particular, for the German society for urology (DGU) in a single message.
As the Mayo Clinic explains, can also diseases, diseases of the colon, chronic diarrhea, renal tubular acidosis, liver disease, Cystinuria and urinary tract infections, the risk for kidney stones increase. A high Body Mass Index (BMI), large waist size and weight gain are also associated with an increased risk for kidney stones. And also a gastric bypass surgery, as well as taking certain medications can increase this risk.
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In addition, heredity plays a role. People who have a family member with kidney stones, can develop at least twice as common stones like people, the story of this family does not have. Although kidney stones can also occur in people over the age of 20 years, this happens mostly between 40 and 60. After someone has had a stone, is the probability to get within a year a further approximately 15 percent.
Drink a lot
One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of kidney stones, according to the experts, is to drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Extra fluid dilutes the urine and makes the stones less likely.
Especially during the summer months, it is important to drink a lot. About eight to ten glasses of water daily, and thus, of the Mayo Clinic, according to a Urine output of about 2½ litres per day is reached. Sugary drinks should be avoided as this can increase the risk.
The appearance of the urine may give an indication of whether the fluid intake is sufficient: The urine should be bright and clear.
Various Prevention Measures
Diet also plays an important role. Eating too much salt the amount of calcium, the need to filter the kidneys is increased, and that increases the risk for kidney stones. This also applies to many of the foods that are especially popular in summer, including processed foods and meat such as Hamburger.
As the DGU writes in a patient-Information that contributes to a balanced diet for the prevention of kidney stones. The experts recommend:
- Reduction of protein (meat, sausages) to 0.8 g/kg of body weight
- Reduction of salt intake to max. 6 g per day
- Reduction of oxalate intake (spinach, rhubarb, chard, cocoa, nuts)
- Normal calcium intake (approximately 1 g per day): No avoidance of dairy products
- Adjustment of the urine pH to 6.5 – 7.0 from: bicarbonate-rich mineral water, citrus juices, fruits, vegetables, salad
Furthermore, it is advised to take a regular Sport and a “normalization of weight”.
The experts suggest that it should be carried out in the case of repeated stone formation, despite compliance with the General prevention measures a metabolic examination, including urine collection examination. Depending on the outcome of prophylactic drug treatment is necessary. (ad)
