Patient's question:
What should I do if I have prostate stones? I just got diagnosed with prostate stones this year. I'm only 24. Is it normal for someone my age to have prostate stones?Doctor's answer:
1. Eat foods rich in vitamin A to maintain the health of the urinary tract lining and help prevent 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 protein intake, 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 plenty of water, aiming to produce about 1.14 liters of urine per day.
5. Antacids often contain high levels of calcium. If you have calcium stones, choose brands with lower calcium content when taking antacids.
6. Taking magnesium and vitamin B6 can reduce the recurrence rate by 90%. Limit vitamin C intake, 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.