Today, I'm going to tell you a true story and share some practical knowledge on how to prevent stones from eating.
The protagonist of the story is called Xiao Li, he is a young entrepreneur with a successful career, but there is a small episode in his body - he has kidney stones.
Xiao Li is usually busy with work, often neglects to drink water, loves to eat heavy food, and has meat at almost every meal.
After some tossing, Xiao Li finally understood that his living habits were the culprits that led to stones.
So as a doctor, I want to answer your questions, are stones really "eaten"? Let's talk about it today
First, are stones really "eaten"?
In recent years, more and more young people have begun to join the ranks of this "stone party", why?
You see, the diet is rich now, but eating too much does not mean that it is better.
Those with a sweet tooth, red meat, and seafood may not know that these are potential "stone making machines".
It's not to scare you, if you eat too much sugar and animal protein, your body will produce more uric acid and oxalic acid;
If these things are mixed together, they can easily become hard little stones.
In addition, now that young people are busy and don't even drink a few sips of water, and the urine is concentrated, doesn't that give the stone more room to grow?
Don't look down on vegetarians, they do have a lower chance of getting stones than us;
Because most of what they eat is plant-based food, unlike those of us who love meat, who add weight to our bodies every day.
So, if we want to stay away from stones, we have to learn to eat wisely.
Next, I will talk about what bad eating habits we should avoid in our daily life;
So as not to be stumped by this small "stumbling block" like Xiao Li.
Second, doctors: If you don't want the stones to grow bigger and bigger, pay attention to 5 dietary taboos
1. Drinking plenty of water is very crucial.
Water is the source of life, it helps to dilute impurities in the urine, reducing the chance of crystallization.
I've had my own experience that every time I remind my patients to drink plenty of water, they think I'm joking;
But in reality, adequate water intake is the easiest and most effective way to prevent stones.
2. Pay attention to controlling the intake of foods high in oxalic acid
For example, I like to eat green leafy vegetables, but some vegetables such as spinach and celery are high in oxalic acid;
If it is often consumed in large quantities, it is easy to combine with calcium in the body to form calcium oxalate stones.
So, I tell my patients to enjoy food in moderation at the same time.
3. Don't overdo it
I know that everyone loves high-protein foods such as braised pork and steak;
However, too much animal protein can increase the concentration of calcium and uric acid in the urine, which can induce stones.
I myself try to choose fish and shrimp to supplement high-quality protein and avoid excessive intake.
4. Stay away from sweet drinks
Those sweet drinks on the market seem to quench your thirst, but in fact, they have hidden mysteries.
They tend to be rich in fructose, and long-term consumption can lead to an increase in uric acid, increasing the risk of stones.
I always advise my family and friends to drink less sugary drinks and more plain water, which is simple and healthy.
In short, a small change in diet can greatly reduce the probability of developing stones.
5. Avoid the intake of high-purine foods
For example, animal offal, seafood, these delicacies, after eating, the body can't process it, and it will produce something called uric acid;
If there is too much, the uric acid in the urine will soar, and after a long time, it will easily form a hard small stone.
We have to take it easy, don't keep thinking about having a good mouth, we have to think about how to protect our kidneys.
Third, how to treat the occurrence of stones
1. Conservative treatment
It's like doing a "gentle offensive" for stones, which are suitable for those small stones that don't make too much noise.
But it's not a panacea, the effect depends on the face of the stone and your constitution.
2. Medication
It's a bit like fighting guerrilla warfare.
If your physical condition is not suitable for using a knife, or the stone is too stubborn to handle the shock wave outside the body, then you will need medication.
Analgesics, antispasmodic, and stone dissolving are all three-pronged, but you also have to know that everyone's reaction is different, and the effect is also very different.
3. Surgical treatment
Whether it's with an extracorporeal shock wave or just taking a mirror in to find the stone, the goal is one: get it out!
For those large or running around stones, you have to use a combination of transurethra, bladder, ureter, and even drill into the skin to remove the stone.
Surgery sounds scary, but modern medicine is developed, and many of them can be solved minimally invasively, and the recovery is fast, and it does not delay much of your work.
In short, to deal with stones, you must follow the actual situation, listen to the doctor's words, and cooperate with the treatment.
You also have to work hard in your daily life, such as drinking more water and eating less irritating food, so as to avoid the stones coming to your door again.
Remember, prevention is always more important than cure, and only by living a healthy life can you truly say goodbye to stone troubles.