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Is Bore Water Safe To Drink When With History Of Kidney Stone?
Question: Hello Doctor,
I have an history of kidney stone formation. It nearly happens every 5 years and the stone passes with medication. Recently i have moved to a new place and currently the water supply is from a borewell. While I have installed a RO+UV filter, what extra precautions do i need to take given the fact that I am prone to kidney stones and now i am drinking bore water (though filtered).
I have an history of kidney stone formation. It nearly happens every 5 years and the stone passes with medication. Recently i have moved to a new place and currently the water supply is from a borewell. While I have installed a RO+UV filter, what extra precautions do i need to take given the fact that I am prone to kidney stones and now i am drinking bore water (though filtered).
Brief Answer:
Drink more water 4-5 liters per day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
You seem to have tendency for formation of urinary stones .Basically stone formation is not only due to water but linked to abnormal metabolism of Calcium,phosphorus and magnesium metabolism and urinary tract infection .
Following general measures do hep to reduce formation of urinary stones
1)Drink more water so as to pass 2 liters of urine in 24 hours.
2)Eat less oxalate-rich foods.like spinach ,chocolates ,bits ,tea etc
3) Take diet with less sodium intake .
4) Take diet rich in calcium along with supplements .
5) Avoid getting UTI .
6) Restrict animal proteins (Red meat etc)
This should help to reduce tendency to stone formation .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Drink more water 4-5 liters per day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
You seem to have tendency for formation of urinary stones .Basically stone formation is not only due to water but linked to abnormal metabolism of Calcium,phosphorus and magnesium metabolism and urinary tract infection .
Following general measures do hep to reduce formation of urinary stones
1)Drink more water so as to pass 2 liters of urine in 24 hours.
2)Eat less oxalate-rich foods.like spinach ,chocolates ,bits ,tea etc
3) Take diet with less sodium intake .
4) Take diet rich in calcium along with supplements .
5) Avoid getting UTI .
6) Restrict animal proteins (Red meat etc)
This should help to reduce tendency to stone formation .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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