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101 days ago
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Concerns About Kidney Stones and Juice Consumption - #42728

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I have experienced with kidney stones it was passed out I'm drinking mosambi juice daily 1 glass it can cause kidney damage my creatine is 0.70 and my Pottasium level is 4.9 is everything okay or need to be concerned

How long have you been experiencing issues with kidney stones?:

- More than 6 months

Have you experienced any symptoms such as pain or discomfort while urinating?:

- No, everything is normal

What is your typical daily fluid intake?:

- 2-3 liters
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Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ get what you are saying but we are here to answer all your questions 😊

✅ Short Answer: Yes, mosambi juice is generally safe

One glass of mosambi juice daily will NOT cause kidney failure, and your potassium level 4.9 is still within the normal range. However… since you have a history of kidney stones, you should definitely know some important points.

✅Mosambi Juice & Kidney Stones – Safe or Not? Safe for most people Mosambi (sweet lime) is very nutritious with: Vitamin C Potassium Natural citrate (which helps in preventing the formation of stones!)

In fact, citrate is the one that prevents calcium stones, so if anything mosambi is often quite helpful.

✅When Mosambi May Not Be Safe Imagine that you are in one of the following situations: High potassium (Hyperkalemia) Chronic kidney disease (CKD) GFR < 60

Then you need to put an end to high-potassium fruits. Your potassium = 4.9 Normal range = 3.5–5.0 Your value is a little bit high, but it is still normal

Hence one glass daily is not harmful.

✅Can Mosambi Cause Kidney Failure?

❌ Certainly NO. Mosambi is not the culprit for kidney failure and does not in any way contribute to such a condition. What mainly leads to kidney failure are: Diabetes High BP Chronic dehydration Recurrent stones Kidney infections

None of the above can be caused by mosambi.

✅ Best Way for You to Drink Mosambi Juice –1 glass per day is okay – Consume fresh, not packaged –Do not put additional sugar in your juice – Consuming 2–3 liters water daily will keep you stone-free

❌ Do not Consume Mosambi if… Should you stop mosambi only if: Potassium goes over 5.3 You get CKD

✅ Diet Tips to Avoid Future Kidney Stones

Make sure to consume 2.5–3L water on a daily basis Put lemon in water (very high in citrate) Cut salt

❌ Don’t: Over eat spinach Eat tomato seeds Chocolate Cola Over consume tea Too much casual nuts

✅ Your RFT is normal = No need to worry about your kidneys at the moment Because: No symptoms Potassium = normal Stone passed RFT normal

👉 Mosambi juice is good for you on a ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌daily basis

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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101 days ago

If I’m stop drinking mosambi juice is everything will be okay

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101 days ago

My urea report 15

Your reports are normal only including urea You can have mosambi juice alternate day or once in 2-3 days its ok

If you want to improve and also maintain kidney health You can take Chandrapraba vati 1-0-1 It is Rasayana ( acts as a rejuvinator for kidneys) It will maintain your kidney health

Or if you want only home remedies Then you can use Gokshura powder 1/2 tap of gokshura in 1 glass of water once daily

Or barley water Boil 1 tbsp barley in 1 litre water for 10-15 min Sip throughout the day

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101 days ago

Madam my urea level is 15 it is also normal or not madam my kidneys are well or I need to be concerned about.

See Your Urea 15 (normal range is between 7 to 20 ) = it is absolutely normal Creatinine is 0.7 ( normal value 0.6 to 1.2) = this is also normal Potassium is 4.9 ( normal range is 3.5 to 5.0) = this is also ok borderline but no issues

So all major kidney parameter are normal within range

Just potassium is on borderline but we can reduce it just by diet

✅ Foods to TAKE (Low Potassium) Apple, grapes, papaya, pineapple, watermelon Lauki, tinda, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, carrot, pumpkin Rice, wheat chapati Lemon water (small), jeera water, barley water

❌ Foods to AVOID (High Potassium) Banana, kiwi, avocado, coconut water Tomato, potato, sweet potato, spinach, beetroot, mushrooms Fruit juices, vegetable juices, ORS/electrolyte drinks

You can repeat your KFT after 30 days to be assured that all parameters are normal

There is no any need to be concerned.

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101 days ago

Thank you madam

Mosambi juice will not affect the kidney but also it is not suggested for electrolyte imbalance situation so instead of mosambi juice u can take only plane water to resolve kidney stone and also in ur condition avoid extra fluid intake take only 1 liter of water per day

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No problem also use Chandra Prabha vati 1tab bd enough

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Creatinine 0.70 mg/dL — PERFECTLY NORMAL

This means your kidneys are functioning well. No kidney damage. Potassium 4.9 mmol/L — Slightly on the higher side of normal

Normal range: 3.5 – 5.0 Your value is at the upper limit but not dangerous.

Not a problem unless it continues to rise above 5.3–5.5.

So yes, overall everything seems okay, but you should be a little cautious with high-potassium foods.

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101 days ago

If I’m stop drinking mosambi juice is everything will be okay. And my urea 15

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101 days ago

Madam my urea level is 15.0

Mosambi juice is safe. 1 glass per day is safe. it contains potassium, since your potassium level is upper end don’t drink too much.

Mosambi contains citrate, which actually prevents some stone formation.

If the potassium raises above 5.1 - 5.3 then you should be concerned Avoid excess oxalate rich foods. Maintain regular hydration

Take care, Dr. Shaniba

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Use KFT NEERI BEST FOR YOUR KENDEY HELATH 10 ml bd and avoid mosabi jucie Take 1 cocount water with 1 leman morning week 2 timesa

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Creatinine with 0.7 indicates that your kidney function is filtrating well and a potassium level of 4.9 is on higher side of normal but not at a point where you need to worry What matters is keeping your hydration diet and mineral balance steady so that stone doesn’t form again And potassium doesn’t drift further Drinking one glass of mosambi juice is generally safe but in some people too much sugary foods can irritate kidney

If you are extracting at home not adding sugars not taking small glass is fine

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Sir my urea report is 15.0

It’s normal and doesn’t indicate any kidney stress

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HELLO,

You previously had kidney stones, and the stone has now passed Your current kidney reports show -Creatinine= 0.70 mg/dL-> normal -Potassium= 4.9 mEq/L-> Upper normal but still safe -Urine output= Normal -Symptoms= None -Daily water intake= 2-3 L-> good

This means -your kidneys are working normally -Noactive stone problem right now -No signs of kidney damage -You are generally safe, but must prevent stones from coming back

Kidney stones tend to recur in many people, so prevention is extremely important.

WHY KIDNEY STONES FORM Kidney stones are like small crystals of salt that slowly combine and grow inside your kidney because -NOT ENOUGH WATER-> urine becomes thick -TOO MUCH SALT IN DIET -LOW CITRATE- a natural stone preventing chemical -CERTAIN FOODS= spinach, beetroot, nuts, tea etc -HIGH URIC ACID OR CALCIUM OXALATE in urine -GENETIC TENDENCYY Just like sugar crystallises at the bottom of a glass when there is less water, kidney salts crystallise when there is less urine.

In Ayurveda, kidney stones are called “Mutrashmari” which means hard formations in the urinary tract

REASONS ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

1) POOR DIGESTION -creates undigested particles-> increase In toxins (ama)

2) IMBALANCE OF VATA AND PITTA -VATA=> causes dryness + stone movement pain -PITTA=> increase heat-> concentrate urine-> leads to stone formation -KAPHA=>provides the sticky base on which the stone forms

3) DEHYDRATION= insufficient urine makes crystals combine

4) DIETARY CAUSES= heavy, sour, salty foods

TREATMENT GOALS -prevent new stones from forming -remove small crystals / early stone formation -keep kidneys functioning well -reduce heat from urinary system -improve digestion and metabolism -reduce stone forming foods

INTERNAL PLAN

1) GOKSHURADI GUGGULU = 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months = clears urinary tract, improves kidney strength, anti-inflammatory

2) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 months = balances metabolism, prevents crystal formation, works as a urinary antiseptic

3) VARUNADI KASHAYA= 20 ml+ equal water twice daily before meals for 3 months = stone breaking properties, prevents recurrence, clears toxins

4) PUNARNAVA CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily after meals for 2 months =reduces swelling, improves kidney filtration, helps flush toxins

5) PASHANBHEDA CAPSULES= 500mg twice daily after meals for 2 months = literally meals stone breaker, dissolves early stage crystals

DIET

HIGH CITRATE FOODS -lemon -mosambi (safe for you)- Mosambi juice is safe for most people, It provides citrate which helps prevent kidney stone formation, It does not cause kidney damage, 1 GLASS / Day is safe -Orange -pineapple -amla

SAFE VEGETABLES -lauki -cucumber -carrot -pumpkin -ash gourd - beans

HYDRATING DRINKS -coconut water -buttermilk -lemo water -cumin coriander water

SAFE PROTEINS -dal -chickpeas in small amount -panner (limited)

AVOID These increase calcium,oxalate stones

HIGH OXALATE FOODS -spinach -beetroot -tomato seeds -nuts almonds, cashews, peanuts -soy products -chocolate -excess tea/coffee

HIGH-SALT FOODS -pickles -chips -bakery products -ready made snacks

HIGH ANIMAL PROTEIN FOODS -red meat -organ meat -highprotein gym powders

HOME REMEDIES -Lemon + warm water= drink 1-2 lemons daily =increases urine citrate-> prevents stone formation

-Coriander + cumin water= reduces heat, helps kidney filtration drink warm

-Barley water= excellent diuretic, helps prevent stone recurrence

-Kulthi dal soup= horse gram classical remedy for stones, helps breaks down crystals use 2-3 times per week NOT DAILY, avoid if too thin

YOGA FOR KIDNEY HEALTH -pawanmuktasana= helps abdominal organs -bhujangasana= increases kidneys blood flow -ardha matsyendrasana= improves urinary system -vajrasana= improves digestion -dhanurasana= relieves urinary congestion

Do not perform during active stone pain

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances kidneys -sheetali/sheetkari= reduces urinaryheat -bhastrika= only if no abdominal pain

Do for 10-15min daily

Your kidneys are healthy right now Mosambi juice is SAFE and even beneficial Your potassium is slightly high-normal but not dangerous The biggest risk for you is stone recurrence, not kidney damage -Ayurveda can help keep your kidneys strong and prevent new stones -Follow diet + hydration + medications + lifestyle consistently

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Daily 1 glass mosambi (sweet lime) juice is 100 % safe & actually beneficial for someone with past calcium oxalate stones because: It is rich in citrate → prevents new stone formation Low in oxalate → does not increase stone risk Will not harm kidneys at your current creatinine level You can safely continue or even slightly increase citrus intake

Best choices (1–2 glasses total daily): Mosambi Lemon water (with little salt + mishri) Orange Coconut water

Just follow these 3 rules to never get stones again Total fluid 3–4 litres/day (water + citrus) Reduce salt <5 gm/day, avoid packaged namkeen/chips Daily 30–40 min brisk walk

Your kidneys are in top condition, keep doing exactly what you are doing!

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Anything in excess be it food or medication is harmful. Seeing your potassium levels it is suggested to drink the juice twice or thrice a day.

Best way to consume the fruit is having it whole rather than juice as juice is concentrated sugar and whole fruit gives you the necessary fibers as well.

For your KIDNEY STONE

Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.

✔️Do’s✔️

Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Eat Barnyard millet (Bhagar/Varai) with ghee daily. It will help you crush your stone naturally. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ 1. Bhramari 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom (breathing in with right nostril and out with left nostril.)

❌Don’ts:❌

Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd

💊 Medication 💊

Cap. Stonvil(S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp. Varunadi Kwath 3 tsp twice a day before food.

Castor oil. 3 tsp at bed time with hot water.

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Hi this is Dr soukhya… By considering your problem no need to worry… Acc to information you shared …all reports and your kidneys condition is good…so no worries… What do next to protect and maintain proper health of kidney… When you have history of kidney stones it may repeat or may not…so caring now is best…

You can take mosambi juice there is no issue on that… But not daily …you make it 3 day once…

Rx-you take horse gram soak it over night and boil next morning drink only water part…it is really really work best for kindly stone… T chandraprabhaa vati 1-0-1after food for urinary health… Only follow this no need to worry if any issues feel free to ask…

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If your creatinine is normal then drink weekly twice instead daily In case of potassium with 4.9 it’s better to avoid for few days - especially avoid high potassium diet like fruit juices coconut water coconut It’s just border line it’s should be below 5.2 maintain the same way

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your health details clearly.** You have a past history of kidney stones, and currently your creatinine (0.70) and potassium (4.9) are well within the safe range. Since you have no urinary pain or discomfort, your kidneys are functioning normally. The aim of treatment now will be preventing recurrence of stones, supporting kidney filtration, and maintaining electrolyte balance.

🔎 Recommended Investigations (Once every 6–12 months for safety) 1. Renal Function Test (RFT) – to monitor creatinine, urea, electrolytes. 2. Urine Routine & Microscopy – to check crystals or microscopic infection. 3. Ultrasound KUB – to ensure no new tiny stones forming. 4. Serum Uric Acid & Calcium – helps understand stone risk.

💊 Internal Medicines (Kidney stone prevention & safe for your current values)

Phase 1 – 15 days (Detox + Stone prevention) 1. Punarnavadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily before food. 2. Gokshuradi Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after meals. 3. Cystone (Himalaya) – 1 tablet twice daily (prevents stone formation).

Phase 2 – 45 days (Kidney strengthening + Electrolyte balance) 1. Varunadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily. 2. Punarnavasava – 20 ml with equal water twice daily after food. 3. Chandraprabha Vati – 1 tablet at night (supports healthy urination).

🌿 External & Supportive Therapies 1. Warm water hydration – 2.5–3 liters/day. 2. Jeera + dhania water – sip through the day for crystal prevention. 3. Sitz bath (if burning ever occurs) – warm water with pinch of rock salt.

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle (Very Important) ❌ Avoid: 1. Tomato seeds, spinach (daily), beetroot (excess). 2. Tea/coffee more than 1 cup. 3. Cola drinks / soda. 4. Too much salty, fried, or packaged foods. 5. Excess milk + paneer + cheese (if stones were calcium oxalate). ⚠️ About Mosambi juice: * Drinking 1 glass daily is safe. * Does NOT cause kidney damage. * Helps in hydration and prevents stone formation. * Just avoid adding sugar. ✅ Include: 1. Barley water 2. Coconut water (2–3 times/week, not daily because of potassium) 3. Lemon water 4. Fruits: papaya, apple, mosambi, watermelon 5. Vegetables: lauki, tinda, cucumber, beans, carrots

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga & Pranayama 1. Pavanamuktasana – improves kidney health 2. Bhujangasana 3. Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes daily 4. Mild walking – 20–30 minutes

🕉️ Follow-up & Duration * Continue medicines for 2 months. * Repeat RFT + Ultrasound after 3 months. * Prevention is lifelong, but improvement in bladder/kidney comfort starts in 2–3 weeks.

✨ With proper hydration, simple diet corrections, and these kidney-safe medicines, you can fully prevent recurrence of stones and maintain excellent kidney function. Your current reports are normal, and nothing is alarming — you’re on the safe side.

Warm regards, Dr.Sumi

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Mosambi juice is good to remove kidney stones. But since your potassium is 4.9 you should avoid taking mosambi juice daily. One glass of mosambi juice contains 2-3 mosambi as per size , instead having one mosambi as a whole fruit is more safer than juice, as it will not increase potassium level.

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Considering your prior experience with kidney stones, it is understandable to be cautious about your dietary choices. Mosambi juice, or sweet lime juice, can be beneficial due to its vitamin C content and hydration properties, which may support kidney health. However, it is essential to keep a few factors in mind. First, moderation is key. Consuming one glass a day should be safe, but overconsumption of citrus juices can potentially increase the risk of calcium oxalate stones, especially if you have a history of them.

Your creatinine level of 0.70 mg/dL appears to be within the normal range, indicating normal kidney function. Similarly, a potassium level of 4.9 mmol/L is generally considered normal, albeit close to the upper limit. It suggests you don’t have immediate electrolyte imbalance issues, but it’s essential to monitor these levels occasionally, especially if you change your diet or lifestyle.

In Ayurveda, preventing kidney stones can involve dietary and lifestyle modifications. Aim to have a balanced diet that avoids excessive intake of oxalate-rich foods such as spinach, rhubarb, and nuts. Consume plenty of water throughout the day to flush out the kidneys and maintain healthy urine flow. It’s also good to incorporate Ayurvedic herbs like Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) which helps in maintaining renal health. Ayurvedic tradition also emphasizes maintaining the health of the digestive fire, or “Agni.” Ensure this by eating meals at regular intervals and avoiding heavy, cold, and oily foods which can disturb the digestion.

If you’re considering altering your juices or any other aspect of your diet significantly, it may be wise to consult with a healthcare provider familiar with both Ayurvedic and conventional medical principles to tailor advice to your specific prakriti, or body constitution. If any symptoms like pain in flanks or difficulty urinating arise, seek medical attention promptly.

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