Recently, a woman suffering from stones for more than ten years ruined a kidney in Wangcheng, Hunan Province, causing concern. Because the stones are small and painless, the woman did not pay attention to them until this year’s physical examination, the stones have grown all over the kidney and led to kidney atrophy, had to do a nephrectomy.
In this regard, Yang Ke, deputy director of urology and director of the four wards of Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, said that many people believe that stones do not need to be treated if they are not painful, which is a misconception, small stones found in the kidney, if not regularly reviewed and allowed to slowly grow larger, accumulate over time when the size of the stones and the space of the kidney match, such as not causing obstruction or secondary infection of the renal calyces, pelvis, can be asymptomatic for a long time, and when symptoms appear, may be too large or stones embedded for too long caused by serious hydronephrosis, long-term hydronephrosis pressure can cause kidney atrophy, permanent loss of kidney function.
Yang Ke reminded that the following aspects of daily life can be used to prevent the occurrence of stones.
First, a reasonable diet. Drink more water and less beverages containing fructose will increase the chance of kidney stones. Make sure to drink 1500-2000ml of water every day, which can dilute the concentration of urine and reduce the content of calcium components. Salt should not exceed 5 grams per day, as sodium can cause increased urinary calcium excretion. For patients with oxalate stones, foods with high oxalic acid content, such as amaranth, spinach, mango, strawberries, sesame, cocoa, chocolate, tea, various nuts (chestnuts, almonds, walnuts, etc.) should be avoided or consumed sparingly. Can be appropriate to eat citrus fruits can increase the content of citrate (stone inhibition factor) in the urine, which can help prevent the occurrence of stones.
Second, appropriate exercise. According to their own situation, choose the appropriate exercise, such as running, swimming, etc., can increase the body’s immunity and metabolic ability through exercise, to prevent the occurrence of stones.
Third, weight control. Obesity can easily lead to stone formation, obese people should reduce weight.
Fourth, regular medical checkups. Regular check-ups, the discovery of stones should follow medical advice and timely treatment to avoid adverse consequences.
