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Title: Causes and prevention of kidney stones in children: The role of dietary habits.
1. Kidney stones are a common health problem that not only affects adults, but also children. Recently, the case of a 9-year-old boy who had 56 stones removed from his kidney has attracted widespread attention. This article will focus on this case, the role of dietary habits in the formation of kidney stones in children, and introduce relevant prevention and treatment knowledge.
2. Causes of kidney stones.
The formation of kidney stones is a complex process that involves a variety of factors. Dietary habits play an important role in the causes of kidney stones in children. Here are a few key factors:
1.Inadequate water intake: Inadequate water intake is one of the leading causes of kidney stones. If children do not drink enough water and their urine is concentrated, it is easy to lead to the formation of stones.
2.High-calcium diet: Excessive calcium intake may increase the concentration of calcium ions in the urine, increasing the risk of stones.
3.High-protein diet: Uric acid, sulfate and other substances in high-protein foods are easy to be deposited in the urine and form stones.
4.High-salt diet: Consuming too much salt can lead to an increase in the concentration of calcium and sodium ions in the urine, increasing the risk of stones.
5.High-oxalic diet: Oxalic acid is a common component of stones, and consuming too much foods high in oxalic acid (e.g., spinach, chocolate, etc.) may lead to stone formation.
3. Prevention and treatment of kidney stones.
For the causes of kidney stones in children, the following measures can help prevent and ** kidney stones:
1.Increase water intake: Ensure that children drink enough water every day to reduce urine concentration and reduce stone formation.
2.Adjust the dietary structure: reduce the intake of foods high in calcium, protein, salt and oxalic acid, and mix them with meals reasonably.
3.Moderate exercise: Exercise can help promote urine excretion and reduce stone formation.
4.Regular physical examination: through B-ultrasound and other examination methods, timely detection and ** kidney stones.
5.Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that kidney stones are related to the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, dampness and heat. Through traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and other methods, it can improve physical fitness and prevent stone formation.
IV. Conclusions. The formation of kidney stones in children is closely related to dietary habits. Parents should pay attention to their children's diet and ensure adequate water intake to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones. At the same time, regular physical examination and TCM conditioning are also important means to prevent and treat kidney stones.
References: 1Wang Xiaodong, Zhang Xiaohui, Li Xiaoguang, et al. Causes and prevention strategies of kidney stones in children[J].Chinese Journal of Contemporary Medicine,2018,25(12):68-70
2.Chen Xiaoyan, Liu Xiaodong, Zhang Xiaohui, et al. Traditional Chinese medicine experience of kidney stones in children[J].Modern Distance Education of Chinese Medicine, 2019, 17(2): 120-122
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