Kidney stones are one of the most painful conditions in medicine and recurrence is common. Proper nutrition and adequate hydration can significantly reduce the risk of their formation.
How do kidney stones form?
When urine is highly concentrated in certain minerals such as oxalate, calcium, and uric acid, they crystallize and combine to form stones. The most common are calcium oxalate stones.
The most important rules of food protection
Adequate hydration — most important
Drinking enough water enables the kidneys to flush out minerals before they crystallize. Target: 2.5-3 liters per day. Urine Witness — Must