Kidney Stone Prevention

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Kidney Stone Prevention

Peter Loisides (Board Certified Urologist, Saint John's Health Center) gives expert video advice on: What can I do to prevent kidney stones? and more...

What foods should I avoid if I am prone to uric acidic kidney stones?

Your case of kidney stones requires avoidance of purines, and you can find purines in fish, poultry, and some other meats as well. Red wine is a major culprit, as are cheese and also nuts. So, if you could avoid those when you have a uric acid stone formation problem, you can reduce your risk for forming more stones.

What foods should I avoid if I am prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones?

For an individual who's prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones, the primary method of reducing risk is to reduce oxalate intake. In order to do so, one needs to avoid certain foods like leafy green vegetables, coffee, tea, chocolates, and frequently nuts could have oxalates as well. By reducing the intake of these food products, the oxalate content in the urine will decrease, thereby reducing the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones.