Do you know that kidney stones can be prevented simply by practicing healthy habits? Such as watching what we eat every day and exercising. At Rio Grande Urology, trained professionals are ready to assist our patients with any urological surgery or medical condition dealing with the urinary tract system. “Our physicians are certified by the American Board of Urology.”
We recommend our patients to follow these steps for a healthy living.
- Drink enough water to keep urine light yellow, if possible as clear as water.
- 8 to 10 glasses a day
- Watch what you eat.
- Too much protein, sodium, and oxalate rich foods such as dark green vegetables increases risk.
- Exercising is important to stay on your correct weight measurement
- Being overweight can cause an insulin resistance and increase calcium in the urine.
- Some medicines can be harmful
- Ingredients such as Diamox and Crixivan promote stone formation.
