Learn what dietary changes you can make to prevent the most common type of kidney stones among CKD patients.
Nearly one in every ten people experience kidney stones. They can be very painful, but there are ways to prevent them. Learn more about the risk factors for developing calcium oxalate stones and what changes you can make to your diet to help avoid them.*
Many foods you eat naturally contain a substance called oxalate. Your body uses what it needs from the food, and the rest becomes waste in your bloodstream. Your kidneys can remove the waste and create urine, a combination of solid waste and fluid. However, if there is too much waste in too little liquid, crystals begin to develop, stick together, and form a solid mass called a kidney stone.
Calcium oxalate stones can develop for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:
Before making any changes, it is important to speak with your doctor. In general, there are several dietary choices that may decrease your risk, such as:
These tips are provided as general recommendations. If you want specific diet guidance, a registered dietitian can give you personalized advice on what to eat with kidney stones and CKD.
*Calcium Oxalate Stones. (2021, July 26). National Kidney Foundation. https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/calcium-oxalate-stone
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