Can I help prevent kidney stones by changing what I eat or drink?
Drinking enough fluids, mostly water, is the most important thing you can do to prevent kidney stones. If you do not have kidney failure, many health professionals recommend that you drink six to eight glasses of water a day.
Studies show that dietary approaches to stop hypertension can reduce the risk of kidney stones.
Studies show that being overweight increases the risk of kidney stones. increases.
Does the type of kidney stone I have affect the food choices I should make?
Yes. If you've already had kidney stones, ask your doctor what type of kidney stone you have. Depending on the type of kidney stone you have, you will need to know how much sodium, calcium, protein, or oxalate should be in the food you eat.
Depending on the type of kidney stone below, you may need to monitor what you eat or drink with the help of a doctor or dietician:
Calcium Oxalate Stones
Calcium Phosphate stones
Uric acid stones
Cystine stones
