What to eat after kidney stone surgery?

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Kidney stones often cause pain for the patient. However, a proper diet can be effective in managing and preventing kidney stones. Staying hydrated and avoiding certain foods high in salt and sugar, and combining calcium with oxalate-rich foods are important elements of a kidney stone diet.

1. Some problems about kidney stones

Kidney stones in the urinary tract are formed in a number of ways. In which calcium can combine with chemicals such as oxalate or phosphorus, in the urine. This can happen if these substances become so concentrated that they solidify and can form stones.
Kidney stones can also be caused by a buildup of uric acid. The accumulation of uric acid is due to protein metabolism. Along with the urinary tract is not designed to expel solids, so it increases the possibility of kidney stone formation in the body and causes a lot of pain for the patient. However, to prevent this disease is not too difficult and can be done by changing the daily diet.
For cases of kidney stone surgery, in addition to the treatment course of a specialist, the doctor also gives advice on adjusting the appropriate diet for this subject to help the treatment process be more effective. best results. The following article will present the issue of what to eat after kidney stone surgery.

2. Some ways to eat after kidney stone surgery

Depending on the disease condition as well as the size of the stone, the doctor will prescribe treatment by open surgery or lithotripsy or laparoscopic surgery. With each treatment method will have its own care regimen and diet. Questions such as: what to eat after laparoscopic surgery or what to eat after open surgery... will be of interest to many patients.
Some principles of routine as well as daily diet for patients treated for kidney stones
2.1 Stay hydrated Fluids, especially water, help dilute the chemicals that form stones. Therefore, patients should try to drink at least 12 glasses of water a day.
2.2. Increase the amount of citrus fruit in your daily diet Citrus fruits and their juices can help reduce or prevent stone formation due to naturally produced citrate. Fruits that are beneficial for people with kidney stones include: Lemons, oranges, and grapefruit.
2.3. Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D into your daily diet If your calcium levels are low, your oxalate levels may increase. At this point, it's best to get calcium from foods into your daily diet rather than from supplements. Because the process of taking calcium in the form of supplements may be involved in the formation of kidney stones.
Good food sources of calcium include: milk, yogurt, cottage cheese and other cheeses. In addition, there are food sources rich in calcium for vegetarians including: legumes, calcium-rich tofu, dark green vegetables, nuts, seeds and molasses.

In case you can't use milk or don't like the taste of cow's milk, you can try using lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk or goat's milk. In addition, along with calcium supplements for the body, it is also necessary to make sure to eat foods rich in vitamin D every day. Because, Vitamin D helps the body absorb more calcium. Many foods are fortified with this vitamin. It is also found in fatty fish, such as salmon, egg yolks, and cheese.
2.4. Foods and Drinks to Avoid on a Kidney Stones Diet Salt Restriction High levels of sodium in the body, which can promote calcium buildup in the urine. Avoid adding salt to foods and daily diets and check the labels on processed foods to see if their sodium content is within acceptable limits. .
Fast food can be high in sodium, but so can regular restaurant food. When eating out or at a restaurant, you can request that no salt be added to anything you order on the menu. Also, make a note of high-sodium drinks or fruit juices to remove from your drink selection
Reduce animal protein in your daily diet Use a variety of food sources Protein, such as: red meat, pork, chicken, poultry, fish and eggs, will increase the uric acid level in your blood.
Furthermore, eating large amounts of protein also reduces a chemical in the urine called citrate. The effect of Citrate is to prevent the formation of kidney stones. Some plant-based protein foods that can be alternatives to animal protein include: quinoa, tofu (curd), hummus, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt. Since protein is so important to your overall health, it's important to discuss this ingredient thoroughly with your doctor with your doctor
A plant-based diet may be ideal People who are being treated for kidney stones should have a healthy eating plan of foods that contain oxalates. Because the oxalates in these foods are high in these chemicals, they can increase the formation of kidney stones.
If you already have kidney stones, you may want to reduce or completely eliminate oxalates from your diet. If you're trying to avoid kidney stones, talk to your doctor to determine how much you should limit these foods to your actual situation. If you eat foods that contain oxalates, always make sure to eat or drink foods that are derived with calcium. This helps the oxalate bind to calcium during digestion, before it can reach your kidneys. Foods rich in oxalates include: Chocolate, radishes, nuts, tea, rhubarb, spinach, sweet potatoes
Do not drink cola Avoid cola drinks. Cola is high in phosphate, another chemical that can promote kidney stone formation.

Reduce or eliminate added sugars Added sugars include sugars and syrups added to processed foods and beverages. Adding sucrose and fructose can increase the risk of kidney stone formation. You should monitor how much sugar you eat, in processed foods, such as: cakes, fruit, soft drinks and juices. Other common added sugar names include: corn syrup, crystalline fructose, honey, agave nectar, brown rice syrup, and cane sugar.

3. A few tips for a diet for people with kidney stones

Kidney stones increase your risk of getting them again unless you actively work to prevent them. This means that in addition to using the medicine prescribed for you to treat this disease, monitoring and implementing a scientific and reasonable diet for those who have the disease as well as those being treated for the disease plays an important role. If you are having problems with kidney stones, your doctor will conduct diagnostic tests to determine the type of stone you have. Your doctor will then create a specific diet plan for you, such as the DASH Diet. Tips that will help include:
Drink at least 12 cups of water a day Drink citrus juices, such as orange juice Eat calcium-rich foods with each meal, at least three times a day Limit animal protein intake Eat less salt, sugar and products containing high fructose corn syrup Avoid foods and drinks high in oxalates and phosphates Avoid eating or drinking any beverages that could have a dehydrating effect, such as like wine.

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