Preventing Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones are solid mineral deposits that accumulate inside the kidney or in other parts of the urinary tract. These deposits can cause acute pain. Symptoms are severe back or abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting along with excessive sweating. If there is fever one should immediately consult a doctor. Drinking more liquids, pure water is best. Drink at least two quarts of water every twenty four hours. This will prevent dehydration and reduces the risk of forming stones. Additional water should be taken while performing strenous work or exercise. In case one notices the urine to be yellow in colour,which is a sign of less water in the body, it is advised that more water be taken. Eating tender coconut daily prevents stones.

Kidney stones risk can also be reduced by consuming juniper berries or adding lemon juice to your water. Lemon juice helps prevent crystallization in the kidneys. Teas such as thyme tea and knotgrass tea are good for dissolving mineral build-up in the kidneys as well.

It is very important to drink plenty of liquid through out the day to help prevent stones. By drinking at least two quarts of liquid each day of purified water, juice or tea, your body will be able to flush your bladder more effectively eliminating those dreaded kidney stones. Eat a low fat diet rich in proteins Recently, vitamin A deficiency has been linked to kidney stones as well, by eating lots of fruits and
vegetables such as carrots, yams, peaches, and cantaloupe or supplement with vitamin A in the form of Retinyl Palmitate or beta carotene can help reduce the risk or kidney stones. Several manufactures of Natural vitamin supplements offer kidney stone formulas you might look into as well to help ease existing pain or prevent future stones.

If you are taking calcium stones avoid consuming animal protein from meat and other dairy products. Discontinue consumption of calcium supplements and food rich in calcium like icecreams chocolates, tea etc.

On the other hand people suffering from oxalate stones should avoid eating green vegetables, black pepper, almonds and peanuts. Salt intake should be restricted.

People sufferning from uric acid stones must avoid citrus fruits. Most stones pass out of the body without a doctor's help. If you do pass out stones try to collect them with a strainer and show it to your doctor and have them analysed.

If you have a family history of kidney stones, your family doctor can perform blood tests to see if you are at risk and help you determine what factors to change in your diet to reduce your risk. Stop into your local health food store or shop online for supplements like magnesium and kidney cleansers.

This posting is collection of news articles in newspapers and magazines for Readers to learn more about preventing Kidney Stones.