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Kidney Stones in Children - What are the Dietary Restrictions in Children with Stones?

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Dec 31, 2019


What are the dietary restrictions in children with stones?

In general drinking plenty of water (10-20 cups/day) helps to reduce stone formation. Table Salt should be restricted in diet.


Non vegetarian foods and milk products need to be reduced. Cabbage, spinach, cashews, almonds, walnuts etc., need to be avoided. Coffee, tea, cola, apple and grape juices need to be restricted. Orange and lime juices are good. Vitamin D and calcium tonics should be avoided.

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