Kidney stones, are solid formations (begin as concretions) that form in the urinary tract, that moving cause very painful colic flank pain with even irradizione in the groin, with nausea, agitation and vomiting. Anyone wishing to try these symptoms for the first time or those who want to avoid having them already tested, It will certainly be very interested to read how to avoid their formation.
What are the right rules to prevent the formation of kidney stones?
To prevent the causes first conosciamone.
It must, also , identify the "primary disease", whose calculations have an effect: a metabolic dysfunction can lead to an increase of oxalates, or of the compounds present in plants and in the form of crystals that, if not appropriately disposed of by the intestinal flora, They can lead to their formation.
What are the main causes that form kidney stones that, in most cases , They are dependent on bad eating habits?
- Excess meat;
- sweetened soft drinks with phosphoric acid;
- excess salt in food;
- Power too rich or too poor football;
- low intake of liquids;
- excess sugar;
a high protein diet and low intake of fruits and vegetables , encourage their formation. The best precaution, however, not so much about food, as the water: to prevent kidney stones must drink a lot. Know that there are different types of kidney stones, more or less widespread, Depending on the component that is deposited in the urine:calculations :
- Calcium oxalate (70%)
- uric acid (about 5%)
- calcium phosphate (10%)
- other types (a total of approximately 5% cases)
- struvite
- cystine
- diidrosiadenina
- xantina
- ammonium urate.
To understand what kind of calculations it is, just analyze the levels of uric acid, calcium and phosphorus in the urine.
As there is no universal diet to prevent kidney stones, however, it is good to know that even the composition of urine is directly related to diet. It can say that to prevent kidney stones We should first limit consumption of foods rich in oxalate:
- spinach

- rhubarb
- beetroot
- chard
- savoy cabbage
- green tomatoes
- parsley
- green tea
- Sesame seeds
- cocoa powder
- chocolate.
Of course it is mostly plant, also very popular for their beneficial properties: for this reason they should be included in a balanced diet and are to be eliminated only in patients with hyperoxaluria, or a clinical condition in which there is an excess of calcium oxalate in the urine.
Sodium and calcium
Even more important to prevent the formation of kidney stones is to limit your sodium intake and, then, salty foods, while, Contrary to popular belief, we find that a moderate consumption of calcium-containing foods, such as dairy products, not only it is not harmful, but it can help, as it helps to limit the absorption.
We reiterate the importance of drinking plenty of water, specifying that "must be low in sodium", in addition to, also to prevent kidney stones is good practice to avoid overly restrictive diets, but, at the same time, control weight through a balanced diet.
In addition to limiting salt you have to take lots of fruits and vegetables every day (avoiding those rich in oxalate) since they are sources of water, magnesium and potassium (low-salt)
drink at least 2 liters of water a day (moderate tea and sugary drinks) since water reduces the urinary calcium concentration, oxalate and uric acid
animal proteins increase the urinary concentration of substances that promote the calculations, therefore should be limited
intestinal calcium reduces the absorption of oxalate and therefore the risk of calculations;
maintain a healthy weight;
control blood sugar, pressione, colesterolo.
Even the lemon juice, without exaggeration, it can be useful, as being rich in citrate, It prevents the precipitation of calcium in the urine (at the base of the formation of oxalate). The only care is to drink it diluted in water, to not damage the tooth enamel.
At Last, Always remember to prevent the calculations of the importance of physical activity; this , place regularly, It increases blood flow in the kidney and decreases both inflammation, is the possibility of forming the same calculations.

Specialista in Chir. General, mammalogy, Ph.D. , SIUMB degree in Ultrasound Clinic














