People with these 4 habits are more likely to get kidney stones

How painful is kidney stones? **Some people say that it feels like their internal organs are being crushed, while others describe the pain as being stabbed by thousands of needles. **For those who have not experienced it, it is really hard to imagine the pain caused by kidney stones. Today, let's talk about kidney stones, especially which habits are likely to cause them and how to prevent them.

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Kidney stones are not stones

Kidney stones are not real stones, but "little lumps" formed by minerals in the body. For example, if you add too little water to make coffee, the coffee powder will clump. The same is true for our bodies. If we drink too little water and there is not enough urine to dilute the minerals such as calcium, oxalate, and uric acid, they will slowly gather together and form stones.

When kidney stones stay quietly in the kidneys, you may not feel anything. But once they become restless and run down the ureter, trouble will arise. The ureter is thin, only 0.5-0.7 cm, and there are several narrow places where stones can easily get stuck and block the discharge of urine.

This blockage increases the pressure in the renal pelvis and ureter, causing smooth muscle spasms, which can cause excruciating pain and blood in the urine. Moreover, kidney stones not only cause pain, but also increase the risk of urinary tract infection, and in severe cases can even damage the kidneys.

What should I do if kidney stones suddenly occur?

If the stone is smaller than 6 mm , you can try these methods:

If your physical condition allows, standing upside down is a solution. Ask your family to help gently tap the painful areas of your lower back and waist. This may move the stones and relieve the pain.

If it is too difficult to do a handstand, lie on your side with the side without stones and without pain facing down. Place something under your waist with the side with stones on top. Also ask your family to help tap the painful area.

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But remember, these methods are only effective for small stones. If the pain is not relieved after trying them, and you also have fever, hematuria, decreased urine volume, etc., go to the hospital immediately and don't try to endure it!

Who is likely to be targeted by kidney stones?

1. People who don’t like to drink water: If you drink less water, you will produce less urine, which will increase the concentration of minerals and make it easier for stones to form.

2. People who like to drink beverages: Beverages contain high levels of calcium oxalate and phosphate. If you drink too much and don’t like to drink water, the probability of developing stones will greatly increase.

3. People with strong taste and love salty food: Eating too much salt will increase the calcium concentration in the urine, creating conditions for the formation of stones.

In addition, people who eat too much meat and fish, and eat too much high-sugar, high-fat, and high-protein foods are also prone to kidney stones. Moreover, studies have found that men are more likely to get kidney stones than women, so men should be more vigilant!

How to prevent relapse?

The recurrence rate of kidney stones is not low. Nearly 50% of patients will have a recurrence within 5 years, and 80% of patients will be affected again within 20 years. If you don't want to be tortured by stones repeatedly, you must take good prevention measures.

The simplest and most effective way is to drink more water, at least 1.6-1.8 liters a day, which is about the amount of 7-8 disposable paper cups. However, if you have special diseases such as kidney disease or heart disease, you should consult a doctor before adjusting your water intake.

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Also, eat less salt, no more than 5 grams a day, which is about the amount of a wine bottle cap. Reducing sodium intake can not only prevent stones, but also be good for the heart and blood pressure.

**** Calcium supplementation also needs to be scientific. If calcium intake is insufficient, the oxalate in urine will increase, which will also increase the risk of stones. You can eat 300-500 grams of dairy products every day to supplement calcium.