Patient's question:
Kidney stones, can black fungus be added to noodles for stomach problems? What else can be added?Doctor's answer:
The main factors or causes of kidney stone formation are diet. It is caused by the excessive intake of components from the diet that can form stones. To elaborate:Excessive accumulation of oxalate in the body is one of the factors leading to kidney and urinary tract stones. Foods commonly loved by people, such as spinach, beans, grapes, cocoa, tea, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, plums, and bamboo shoots, are high in oxalate.
Medical research has found that 200 grams of spinach contain 725.6 milligrams of oxalate. If a person consumes 200 grams of spinach in one sitting, 8 hours later, the excretion of oxalate in the urine is measured at 20-25 milligrams, which is equivalent to the average total amount of oxalate excreted by a healthy person in 24 hours.
Abnormal purine metabolism. Animal organs, seafood, peanuts, green beans, and spinach all contain high levels of purine. After purine enters the body, it undergoes metabolism, with its final product being uric acid. Uric acid can promote the precipitation of oxalates in the urine. If a person consumes excessive amounts of purine-rich foods, and the metabolism of purine is disrupted, oxalates may deposit in the urine, forming urinary stones.
Excessive fat intake. Various types of animal meat, especially fatty pork, are high in fat. Consuming too much fat increases body fat, which reduces the calcium available for binding in the intestines, thereby increasing the absorption of oxalates. If excretory functions fail—such as excessive sweating, insufficient water intake, or low urine output—kidney stones are likely to form under these conditions. Therefore, doctors often advise that, to prevent kidney stones, one should drink more water during hot weather and consume more water when eating greasy, fatty foods to promote smooth urination, dilute urine components, and reduce the risk of stone formation.
Excessive sugar intake. Sugar is an important nutrient for the human body and should be supplemented in moderation, but consuming too much at once, especially lactose, can also create conditions for stone formation. Experts have found that after consuming 100 grams of sucrose, 2 hours later, the concentration of calcium and oxalate in the urine of both normal individuals and those with kidney stones increases. If lactose is consumed, it further promotes calcium absorption and may more likely lead to the accumulation of calcium oxalate in the body, forming urinary stones.
Excessive protein intake. Analysis of kidney stone composition shows that calcium oxalate accounts for 87.5% of the stones. The high proportion of calcium oxalate in stones is due to the presence of oxalate precursors—glycine and hydroxyproline—in proteins, as well as the ability of proteins to promote calcium absorption in the intestines. If high-protein foods are consumed excessively, the levels of calcium, oxalate, and uric acid in the kidneys and urine increase. If the kidneys cannot effectively excrete excess calcium, oxalate, and uric acid in a timely manner, the conditions for developing kidney stones or ureteral stones are created.
In economically developed countries today, the main factors or causes of the increasing incidence of kidney stones are as follows.
Treatment Recommendations:
1. Symptomatic treatment: Spasmolytics, pain relief, fluid replacement, anti-inflammatory drugs, and traditional Chinese medicine.
2. Stone expulsion treatment: Suitable for patients with stone diameter <1.0 cm, good renal function, no infection, short duration of illness, and mobility.
3. Stone dissolution treatment: Medication, large amounts of water intake, urine pH adjustment, and dietary control, suitable for uric acid and cystine stones.
4. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
5. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and (stone fragmentation).
6. Surgical treatment: Depending on the condition, options include pyelolithotomy, renal parenchyma incision for stone removal, partial nephrectomy, nephrectomy, nephrostomy, and extracorporeal renal incision for stone removal.
Lifestyle Management:
1. Control dietary structure to avoid excessive intake of acidic substances, which can exacerbate acidic (body constitution). The acid-base balance in the diet is a crucial aspect of treating kidney diseases and preventing complications. Consume more plant-based foods rich in organic active alkaline substances and fewer meats, while eating more vegetables. Chaga () is rich in organic active alkaline substances and can quickly eliminate acidic toxins in the body, clarify acidic toxins in urine, and thus truly protect the kidneys.
2. Engage in aerobic exercise, exercise moderately, and sweat more in sunlight to help eliminate excess acidic substances in the body, thereby preventing kidney disease.
3. Maintain a positive mood and avoid excessive psychological stress, as high stress can lead to the deposition of acidic substances and disrupt normal metabolism. Properly regulate mood and stress can help maintain a weakly alkaline body constitution, preventing kidney disease.
4. Maintain a regular lifestyle. People with irregular habits, such as staying up late to sing karaoke, play mahjong, or stay out all night, will worsen body acidification and increase the risk of diabetes. Develop good habits to maintain a weakly alkaline body constitution and keep kidney disease at bay.
5. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Both are typical acidic foods. Unrestrained smoking and drinking can easily lead to body acidification, making the body vulnerable to kidney disease.
6. Do not consume contaminated foods, such as polluted water, crops, poultry, fish, or eggs. Choose green organic foods to prevent illness from entering the body.