Patient FAQ: What dietary considerations should urinary tract stone patients be aware of?

 

The following excerpts are taken from the European Association of Urology guidelines:

 

Fluid intake (drinking advice)：

Fluid amount: 2.5-3.0 L/day

Water is the preferred fluid

Diuresis: 2.0-2.5 L/day

Specific weight of urine: < 1,010 g/day

 

Nutritional advice for a balanced diet

Balanced diet*

Rich in vegetables and fibre

Normal calcium content: 1-1.2 g/day

Limited NaCl content: 4-5 g/day

Limited animal protein content: 0.8-1.0 g/kg/day

 

Lifestyle advice to normalise general risk factors

BMI: Retain a normal BMI level

Adequate physical activity

Balancing of excessive fluid loss

Reduce the intake of alcohol containing fluids

Reduce the intake of sodas and calorie-containing fluids 

 

Caution: Protein requirements are age dependent; therefore, protein restriction in childhood should be handled carefully.

 

References: https://uroweb.org/guidelines/urolithiasis/chapter/metabolic-evaluation-and-recurrence-prevention

Patient FAQ: How to improve prostate health?

Many patients with BPH or high-risk in prostate cancer want to know what to eat or do to improve prostate health.

 

In 2015, American Urological Association update series had a complete literature review and collation on this topic.

They sorted out a brief appendix for public health education.

Thanks to Dr. Zheng for organizing and translating it into Chinese.

The content is shared below.

 

Reference: https://auau.auanet.org/node/4714#group-tabs-node-course-default1

 

PS:

AUA update series is the American Urological Association's annual regular publication of a series about 40 urology-related issues with the latest progress and literature review.

These articles are mainly provided the latest and professional information for urologist and health care practitioner.