Kidney Stones

Severe pain in the side and back, pain spreading to the lower abdomen and groin, pain on urination. Red or brown urine, urinating more often than usual, fever and chills if an infection is urinating small amounts of urine

Tips to reduce the risk of kidney stones

• Drink plenty of water; it helps dilute the substances in urine that lead to stones. Try to drink enough fluids to pass 2 liters of urine a day.

• Drink citrus beverages like lemon and orange juice which help block stone formation.

• Reduce salt intake or consider using a salt substitute.

• Limit animal protein such as red meat poultry, eggs, and seafood, which boosts the level of uric acid and could lead to kidney stones. A high-protein diet also reduces the levels of citrate, helping to prevent stone formation.

• Limit sugar intake as it upsets the calcium and magnesium absorption in the body.