Drinking milk at night can easily cause kidney stones.

Milk contains a lot of calcium, drinking it before going to bed can lead to increased calcium levels in the kidneys, forming stones.

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According to News 99, kidney stones are a disease closely related to diet. Therefore, kidney stone treatment can start with diet. Kidney stone patients should note the following basic things:

Avoid drinking milk before going to bed

Milk contains a lot of calcium, while most kidney stones are formed from calcium deposits. The important factor in forming calcium stones in the urine is a sudden increase in calcium concentration in a short period of time. The peak of calcium concentration in the kidneys is 2 to 3 hours after sleep. When you are asleep, the urine is concentrated and the calcium concentration in the kidneys is high, making it easy to form stones. Therefore, kidney stone patients are advised not to drink milk before going to bed.

Do not overdose on cod liver oil.

Cod liver oil is rich in vitamin D, which can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus through the intestinal membrane. Excessive use of this oil can cause a sudden increase in calcium and phosphorus in the urine, causing precipitation and easy formation of stones.

Avoid spicy foods

Kidney stone patients should ensure a light diet in their daily life, avoiding foods that are sour and spicy. This is a very good way to prevent kidney stones.

People with kidney stones should note that not all fruits can be eaten. Some fruits containing oxalic acid should be avoided, such as grapes, dried figs, nuts, etc. On the contrary, supplementing fruits that have the effect of preventing and treating this disease, such as:

- Lemon:Sour taste, neutral properties, heat-clearing, expectorant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, good for people with kidney stones.

- Red beans:Slightly cold in nature, has the effect of strengthening the spleen and detoxifying. Used alone or with egg yolk, it helps dissolve kidney stones.

- Strawberry:Fresh red and juicy, rich in vitamin C, helps clear the throat, promotes gastrointestinal motility, good for the kidneys.

- Wheat bran:Hot, sweet, effective in treating diarrhea and preventing kidney stones from recurring.

- Pear:Rich in vitamin B1 and vitamin C, it is of great benefit in dissolving kidney stones.

- Honey:Contains many trace elements that are effective in treating kidney stones.

- Black fungus: GRich in trace elements and minerals, helps dissolve kidney stones. Eating black fungus can cause strong chemical reactions with many types of stones, thereby helping to dissolve and excrete the stones.

- Watermelon: It is good for the kidneys as it dissolves kidney stones. It is also a natural diuretic.

According to VNE