Pediatric Oncall- DIET FOR RENAL (KIDNEY) STONES

Table 1.3 Foods rich in oxalic acid

	Rich sources of oxalic acid
1.	Horsegram (kuleeth), kesari dal
2.	Almonds, cashewnuts, gingelly seeds, ripe chillies, amla, woodapple.
3	Cocoa, coffee, tea
4.	Green leafy vegetables such as amaranth, curry leaves, drumstick leaves, mustard leaves, neem leaves, colocasia leaves, dry lotus stem, green plantain

Table 1.4 Purine rich foods

The aim of this diet is to control or decrease the increased level of uric acid in your blood:

If you are overweight, it is necessary that you should reduce your weight. The following foodstuffs should be restricted.

Foods with high Purine content.	Organ meats such as kidney, liver, pancreas, brain. Sweet breads. Sardines. Meat extracts.
Foods with moderate amounts of Purine	Meat Fish Shell fish Alcohol Chickoo Custard apple
Foods with small amounts of Purine	Asparagus Mushrooms Cauliflower Spinach Peas Dry beans Pulses Coffee Tea

For further details see (Urinary) Renal Stones

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Last updated on 25-03-2003


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