You Can Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones

I thought something could be said about kidney stones because so many people suffer from it due mostly to their poor dietary habits.  It is interesting how this painful ailment can be prevented, yet a lot of people get it.  Why is this so?  Studies show that people who eat too much sugar foods and junk foods, drink too much sweet drinks and dairy have an increasing chance of getting kidney stones at least once in his or her life.

Preventing and Treating Kidney Stones

Therefore, kidney stones can be prevented if your eating habits are healthy – you should get adequate levels of fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables, and hydration with pure water.  The kidney would better be able to protect its lining from chemical and mineral deposits by flushing out the impurities and toxins from the kidney and bladder. 

What is Kidney Stones

Kidney stones start when minerals and other substances form crystals on the kidneys.  These crystals combine to form small, hard masses, or stones.  Most kidney stones pass into your bladder without causing any permanent damage, but some cause excruciating pain, while other need surgery.

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Human Kidney stones medical concept as an organ with painful crystaline mineral formations as a medicine symbol with a cross section with 3D illustration elements.

Furthermore, if you do not drink enough water to keep the kidney in an alkaline balance, the uric acid begins to build up and increases your changes of getting a urinary tract infection.   There are a lot of factors that can cause kidney stones, some causes are allergies, food sensitivities, obesity, inactivity, magnesium and potassium deficiency, and metabolic disorders. 

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