What fruits are good to eat for urethral stones?
Disease description:
Previously, due to difficulty urinating, I went for a checkup and was diagnosed with urethral stones. What fruits are good to eat for urethral stones?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Patients with urethral stones should choose fruits that help expel stones and do not irritate the urinary tract. Below are some recommendations:
1. Lemon: Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which can acidify urine and reduce the formation of certain types of stones, such as calcium oxalate stones. Drinking lemon water may help dissolve stones naturally.
2. Watermelon: Watermelon has a high water content, which helps increase urine output, flush the urinary tract, and reduce the chance of stone retention.
3. Grapefruit: Although grapefruit is highly acidic, studies have shown it may help inhibit stone formation, especially uric acid stones.
If patients have diabetes or kidney insufficiency, they should choose fruits cautiously to avoid blood sugar fluctuations or placing additional strain on the kidneys.
