Patient's question:
Can people with ureteral stones eat taro? And what other vegetables should be avoided?Doctor's answer:
Going forward, pay attention to preventing recurrence. Recommendations:1. Consume a large amount of fluids, aiming for about 1.14 liters of urine output per day.
2. Control calcium intake to avoid excessive calcium consumption, but it is not prohibited.
3. Antacids often contain high levels of calcium. If you have calcium stones, choose brands with lower calcium content when taking them.
4. Avoid excessive consumption of oxalate-rich foods, including beans, beets, celery, chocolate, grapes, green peppers, coriander, spinach, strawberries, and tea.
5. Taking magnesium and vitamin B6 can reduce the recurrence rate by 90%.
6. Consume foods rich in vitamin A to maintain the health of the ureteral lining and help prevent recurrence. Such 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.
7. Stay active to prevent calcium from depositing in the blood.
8. Reduce protein intake, including meat, cheese, fish, and chicken.
9. Reduce salt intake and avoid various high-salt foods.
10. Limit vitamin C intake, especially for patients with calcium oxalate stones.
11. Do not take excessive amounts of vitamin D.
Advice: It is acceptable to eat taro () if you have kidney stones. This will not cause kidney stones.