Kidney stones are on the rise in young people due to habits like low water intake, fast food consumption, overuse of supplements, and misinterpreting early symptoms.
Vegetables, yogurt, oranges, chickpeas, and lentils, rich in calcium and fiber, can reduce the accumulation of substances in urine and prevent kidney stones.
Doctor Mai Van Luc of the Department of Nephrology, Urology and Andrology at E Hospital was astonished when the CT scan of a 35-year-old patient's kidneys appeared on the screen.
Lemon juice, rich in natural citrate, can prevent calcium crystals from binding in urine, while pineapple juice contains bromelain, an enzyme that promotes urination and reduces inflammation.
Staying hydrated, reducing salt intake, adjusting protein consumption, and incorporating citrate-rich foods are key to controlling and preventing kidney stones.
Severe abdominal pain, painful urination led an 18-year-old girl to the emergency room, where doctors discovered kidney stones blocking her ureter and causing severe inflammation, leaving her kidney nearly "petrified."
