Sand in the kidneys is no joke - too much sand not only causes severe pain, but can also lead to kidney problems. However, you can get rid of it, and without medication. Learn effective ways.
The fine deposits deposited in the kidneys, which resemble sand (hence the term "sand in the kidneys"), are the result of a diet and lifestyle. As long as the kidneys are not hurt, we usually do not realize its presence (unless it is shown by ultrasound of the urinary system).Because kidney sand can clump into larger deposits, i.e. kidney stones, it is worth getting rid of it as soon as possible- as long as it is not a major problem yet. This goal can be achieved in simple ways.
Diet change
This is actually the basis, assand in the kidneys is formed when there are too many crystallizable substances in the urine, such as uric acid and calcium s alts.Their excess promotes a diet rich in animal protein (its purines are converted into uric acid in the process of metabolism).
In turn, calcium s alts are formed when the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract is increased due to the excess of protein. The formation of kidney sand is also favored by an excess of oxalate in the diet. Therefore, it is worth eliminating excess meat from the menu (do not eat it more than 2-3 times a week), give up meat sauces and broths, and limit oxalate-rich products such as sorrel, spinach, rhubarb and cocoa.
Drinking at least two liters of fluid a day
Too dense urine promotes the formation of deposits - and it will be if there is not enough fluid in the diet.Their number should therefore be increased to two liters a day (and up to three if there are no other obstacles)- in order to urinate two liters a day. If you know that you are prone to kidney stones, drink a glass of water before going to bed - urine is thicker at night, which promotes plaque formation.
Less sugar, more exercise
Their excessive consumption promotes obesity, which in turn increases the risk of kidney stones. Too much body weight also has a negative effect on the pH of the urine, reducing the level of its acidity, which promotes the formation of deposits. In turn, a large amount of sugar in the blood promotes the subsequent crystallization of urine.
So it's safer to limit sugar in your diet, avoid also processed foods that contain it - and exercise as much as possible, because increasing your physical activity by 3 hours a week reduces the risk of kidney stones by up to a third.
Herbal infusions
If you are prone to sand in the kidneys, it is worth reaching for proven herbal mixtures. These include, for example,nettle infusion , which has antibacterial and antibacterial properties. Just pour a tablespoon of nettle herb with a glass of boiling water, cover it, wait until it cools down and drink it slightly warm 2 times a day.
Parsley decoction is also effective . Two thoroughly scrubbed parsley roots, cut into pieces, pour a liter of water, cook for 3 minutes, set aside to cool and drain. Store in the refrigerator. Drink within two days, 4 servings a day.
Drinking what serves the kidneys
Numerous studies have confirmed that certain drinks have a significant advantage over others in the prevention of kidney stones. Of course, the best is water, low or medium mineralized, as well as herbal teas (including Javanese from grape orthosyphon) and green tea.
It is also worth drinkingcranberry juice , which reduces the risk of urinary tract infections.Beer is also an effective drink that rinses sand out of the kidneys- it owes these properties to substances found in hop cones, which have a slight relaxing and diuretic effect.
The text is based on the article published in the monthly Zdrowie
