Preventing kidney stones

Kidney stones are a common disease that progresses silently but carries many potential complications if not treated promptly. Recently, hospitals in the province have performed many kidney stone removal surgeries for numerous patients, including those with large stones that cause pain and seriously affect their health.

According to Dr. Le Xuan Bao, a specialist in Urology at Shing Mark University Medical Center: Kidney stones measuring 10mm or larger are often difficult to remove and can easily cause complications such as hydronephrosis, infection, and impaired kidney function.

To effectively prevent kidney stones, Dr. Bao advises people to drink 2-2.5 liters of water per day (preferably filtered water, limiting sugary drinks or carbonated beverages) to dilute urine and reduce the risk of crystallization and stone formation. It's also important to reduce salt intake because a high-salt diet increases calcium excretion in urine, making stone formation more likely. Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly improve metabolism are also crucial. Avoid holding back urine as this can cause urine retention, creating conditions for stone formation.

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