[Pearl Science] Pearl powder misunderstanding 2 - Eating pearl powder will cause kidney stones

1. What are stones?

Kidney stones are urinary system diseases caused by the abnormal aggregation of some crystalline substances in the kidneys to form hard substances. It includes kidney stones and urethral stones.

There are many types of stone components, the most common ones are calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, magnesium ammonium phosphate, uric acid and cystine. Among them, calcium oxalate has the highest incidence rate, accounting for about 80%.

Kidney stones can block urine flow, causing urinary tract obstruction, pain, hydronephrosis, and in severe cases, renal failure. According to reports, the incidence of urinary stones in my country is 1%-5%, and as high as 5%-10% in the south, of which 25% of patients require hospitalization.

2. How are stones formed?

Urine contains calcium, sodium, oxalate, uric acid, phosphate, etc. If the concentration of these substances is too high or the pH value of urine is abnormal, crystals will form. If not treated in time, the crystals will grow larger and eventually form stones that can be felt.

3. What are the factors that affect stone formation?

There are many factors that affect the formation of stones, such as eating habits, obesity, and certain occupations.

The incidence rate of high-protein diets, obesity, and high-temperature work is high among residents in southern my country, coastal areas, and economically developed areas.

4. What are the common symptoms of stones?

It is important to know the common symptoms of kidney stones, which include back or lumbar pain, pain extending to the lower abdomen, pain when urinating, cloudy or abnormal urine color, difficulty urinating, fever and chills, etc. You may experience one or more of the above symptoms when you have kidney stones. However, the only way to know for sure whether you have kidney stones is to see a doctor.

5. How to carry out preventive treatment according to the type of stones?

Patients with calcium oxalate stones should limit their intake of high-oxalate foods, such as beans, spinach, chocolate, etc. Avoid high-salt foods, such as processed foods, pickles, dried meat, etc. Or use appropriate medications based on the condition.

For calcium phosphate, magnesium ammonium phosphate, uric acid and cystine stones, the pH of urine should be referred to, and the diet should be adjusted appropriately or medication should be added. For all patients who may have kidney stones, if conditions permit, they should drink plenty of water, control their weight, eat a healthy diet and exercise. For those with primary diseases that induce stones, the primary diseases should be actively treated.

VI. Conclusion:

1. The main component of pearl powder is calcium carbonate, while the main components of stones are calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate, which are different substances. Pearl powder will be digested and absorbed by the human body after being taken, and will not directly form stones.

2. The prevention of calcium oxalate stones mainly involves controlling the absorption of oxalic acid by the human body. For example, eat less food with high oxalic acid content, or eat food with high calcium content at the same time, so that oxalic acid and calcium will form calcium oxalate in the stomach. Calcium oxalate is not easily absorbed by the human body and will be excreted from the body through the large intestine.

3. Calcium supplementation helps reduce the intake of oxalic acid and prevent the formation of calcium oxalate stones. Taking pearl powder in moderation can not only supplement calcium, but also prevent the formation of stones.

4. Patients with kidney stones can alleviate or reduce the formation of kidney stones by supplementing calcium. The reason is that calcium supplementation can reduce the body acid discharged from the patient's body, so patients with kidney stones can supplement calcium appropriately. However, calcium supplementation should pay attention to the method and rationality. Calcium supplementation should be reasonable. Patients with kidney stones should pay attention to the time when supplementing calcium and never overdo it.

5. People take pearl powder for calcium supplementation and health care purposes, but the general dosage is very small. The formation of stones is affected by many factors. Although both contain calcium, there is no necessary causal relationship between the two.