Patient's question:
Last year, Dad got kidney stones due to some unknown factors or causes. He hasn't had surgery yet and has been relying on medication to control them. When they get severe, he goes to the hospital for IV drips. Recently, the family bought a water dispenser, and everyone is drinking purified water now. I wonder if Dad can drink it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's better to drink pure water. The occurrence of kidney stones may be related to water quality, or it may be related to dietary habits. Therefore, emphasizing dietary restrictions is the main measure for prevention and treatment of this disease. Avoid greasy, spicy, and irritating foods, as well as allergenic foods, such as meat, animal organs, chili peppers, chives, roosters, black tea, alcohol, coffee, coriander, toon leaves, yellow croaker, hairtail, bamboo shoots, pumpkin, as well as fried, smoked, and grilled foods. If possible, understanding the composition of the stone crystals can help tailor dietary restrictions, which would be more beneficial for prevention and treatment of the disease.