Urinary Stone Prevention - Dos & Don'ts- Slideshow

Do - Take Plenty of Fluids

Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily.

Those living in warmer places should drink up to 8-10 glasses of water daily.
Do - Take Plenty of Fluids

Take orange juice. It has citrates which prevents calcium oxalate stone formation.

Drink tender coconut water-It prevents the formation and growth of stones and also helps to dilute pre-formed stones.
Do - Take Watermelon & Barley

Watermelons have plenty of water and potassium. It is a highly recommended diuretic and aids to control kidney stones.

Barley has diuretic, healing and fortifying properties and is highly recommended in controlling stone formation.
Do - Take Carrots & Bananas

Carrots prevent stone formation as they are rich in phosphates.

Bananas are a rich source of Vitamin B6 which helps to break down oxalic acid and thereby prevent stone formation.
Don't - Take Foods rich in oxalates

Avoid taking Soyabeans and Nuts, as they are rich in stone - forming oxalates.

* advice recommended only for those who are prone to kidney stone formation-
Don't - Take Food rich in oxalates

Avoid taking the following oxalate - rich vegetables:
Beetroot
Beans
Dark leafy vegetables
Cauliflower
Brinjal

* advice recommended only for those who are prone to kidney stone formation
Don't - Take Food rich in oxalates

Avoid the following berries and fruits as they are rich in stone-forming oxalates:

Gooseberries
Tomato seeds
Strawberries
Chikoo
Black grapes

* advice recommended only for those who are prone to kidney stone formation
Don't - Take Food rich in oxalates

Avoid taking tea, chocolate and coke as they are rich in oxaltes.

* advice recommended only for those who are prone to kidney stone formation
Don't - Take Food rich in oxalates

Avoid taking large quantities of Meat, Fish and Diary products as they are high in oxalate content.

* advice recommended only for those who are prone to kidney stone formation

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