What to do if there are stones in the kidney

It is well known that kidney stones are a very painful disease. Not only will they cause kidney discomfort, but they will also lead to a variety of complications. Generally speaking, kidney stones are more likely to directly damage the kidneys than stones in any other part of the body. Therefore, it is very necessary to prevent kidney stones, especially early diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones. So what should you do if there are stones in your kidneys? Here I will tell you what you should do if you have kidney stones.

1. Drink plenty of water

Drinking plenty of water is very effective in preventing the recurrence of urinary stones. Drinking more water can increase urine volume (daily urine volume should be maintained at 2000-3000 ml) and significantly reduce the saturation of urinary stone components (especially calcium oxalate). According to statistics, increasing urine volume by 50% can reduce the incidence of urinary stones by 86%. The peak of excretion is 3 hours after a meal, so it is important to maintain sufficient urine volume. Drink water before going to bed to make the relative density (specific gravity) of urine at night lower than 1.015. Drinking more water can create a certain amount of pressure in the proximal urinary tract of the stone, prompting the excretion of small stones; it can dilute excrement and some substances related to stone formation (such as TH protein). However, some people believe that drinking a lot of water also dilutes the concentration of inhibitors in the urine, which is not conducive to preventing stone formation.

2. Ensure nutrition

Patients with stones should ensure nutrition according to their calorie needs and maintain a daily protein intake of 75 to 90 grams to maintain energy balance and reduce the risk of urinary stones. For patients with familial hyperuricemia or gout, protein intake should be limited to 1g/kg body weight. Limit your intake of refined sugar. Avoid eating foods such as spinach and animal offal. The main thing is to reduce the intake of milk, dairy products and animal protein, and consume more foods rich in plant fiber.

Three: Regular review

Regular check-ups are mainly due to: ① For the vast majority of stone patients, after the stones are expelled, the factors that caused the stone formation are not resolved and the stones may recur. ② Unless it is clear that the stones have been removed during surgery, no matter what method is used to crush the stones, some stone fragments of varying sizes may remain in the body. These stone fragments may become the core of future stone recurrence.

I believe that after reading this, everyone has understood what to do if there are stones in the kidney. It is necessary to seek treatment as soon as possible to achieve the best recovery effect.