Prophylaxis of kidney stones is a guarantee of health!
Stone formation in the urinary system is one of the most important problems in urology. Therefore, the prevention of kidney stones is important.
Characteristics of urolithiasis
Urolithiasis( abbreviated ICD) is one of the most common urological problems in young and middle-aged people. On the average, this pathology occurs in people from 20 to 55 years.
The basis of pathology is the formation of concrements in any of the excretory system. And the reason for their formation is a violation of the exchange of certain substances. Therefore, stones are divided into several types. This is based on the substance from which they are composed.
- Uranium stones. Formed from salts of uric acid.
- Phosphate stones. They are the result of a disturbance in the metabolism of phosphorus and its compounds.
- Oxalatite stones. Their formation is due to the pathology of oxalic acid exchange.
- Rare species. By name it is clear that they are much less common than previous species. Among the rare stones, carbonate components are most often found. This is the result of an abnormal flow of hydrocarbonate exchange. Less common are amino acid, cholesterol, bacterial.
Causes of urolithiasis
This is important! One mechanism of pathology is the violation of the exchange of certain substances. Therefore, the causes of the appearance of the calculus are associated with factors that contribute to a metabolic disorder. Diseases of the urinary tract. Especially it concerns chronic inflammations.
Prevention
Knowledge of the composition of concretes makes it possible to reduce the likelihood of their greater development. So, as you know, what kind of exchange is broken. On this basis, the primary and secondary prevention of the formation of kidney stones is based. The fact is that without preventive measures, the treatment of the disease is impossible. Most modern methods in urology are aimed at combating concrements. And they, this is the result of pathology.
Two main principles underlie prevention.
- Observance of general rules, acceptable for any cases.
- Compliance with specific measures. They directly depend on each specific case.
General or nonspecific preventive measures are applicable for all ages and situations. Naturally, with a reservation to individual characteristics. In general terms, they include a healthy lifestyle: adherence to the work and rest regime, proper and balanced nutrition.
Compliance with specific prevention measures is already case-specific. There are no specific features in the primary prevention of urolithiasis. All healthy people need to follow general measures. Mineral water is better, without the need to not consume more than half a liter per day. Only on the recommendation of a doctor, its volume can be increased at times. For people living in unfavorable on the urolithiasis of the Earth's region( excessive salinity, significant changes in ph, etc.) and / or having a predisposition, it is recommended either the use of filtration or sedimentation, or drink water from alternative sources.
Secondary prevention measures are more diverse. Here already there is an idea of what kind of immunity is violated. Since the person already has shifts in the analyzes or there are concrements.
In addition to general preventive measures, specific ones should be used. Their main focus is on a specific situation.
So, in the case of phosphate stones, the consumption of vegetables, fruits, milk and fermented milk products should be reduced. But you need to eat more meat, flour and bakery products. Consumption of liquid should not exceed 1.5-2.0 liters per day.
In oxalate and urate concretions, on the contrary, drinking should be at least 3 liters per day. The restriction applies to fish, meat and vegetable oil. Particular attention in oxalate stones should be given to plants containing oxalic acid. They should be excluded from the daily diet. This is sorrel, spinach, celery.
The most important thing is to follow the recommendations of the doctor and regularly take tests. The situation can dramatically change and then instead of breaking one exchange you can get another.
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