Patient's question:
What should I do if I have prostatic calculi? I only got prostatic calculi this year. I'm only 24. Is it normal for someone my age to have prostatic calculi?Doctor's answer:
1. Eat foods rich in vitamin A, which can maintain the health of the urinary tract lining and also help prevent the recurrence of stones. These foods include carrots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and liver. However, high doses of vitamin A are toxic, so it is best to consult a doctor before taking it.2. Reduce the intake of protein, including meat, cheese, fish, and chicken. Control calcium intake to avoid excessive calcium consumption, but it is not prohibited.
3. Stay active to prevent calcium from depositing in the blood.
4. Drink more water, aiming to excrete about 1.14 liters of urine per day.
5. Antacids often contain high levels of calcium. If you have calcium stones, choose antacid brands with lower calcium content when taking them.
6. Taking magnesium and vitamin B6 can reduce the recurrence rate by 90%. Limit the intake of vitamin C, especially for patients with calcium oxalate stones.
7. Do not take excessive vitamin D. Avoid consuming too many oxalate-rich foods, including beans, beets, celery, chocolate, grapes, bell peppers, parsley, spinach, strawberries, and tea. Reduce salt intake and eat less of various high-salt foods.