Can I exercise more if I have kidney stones?

Patients with kidney stones can exercise moderately, but they need to control the intensity and method to avoid aggravating the condition or causing discomfort. Moderate exercise can promote metabolism and help small stones to be discharged, but strenuous activities may cause stones to move, causing severe pain or urinary tract obstruction.

The formation of kidney stones is often related to eating habits, lack of exercise, genetic factors and insufficient water intake. Exercise can promote blood circulation and enhance kidney function. Stones smaller than 5 mm are easier to be discharged naturally. Choosing low-impact and easily degradable exercise, such as walking, jogging or yoga, can help stimulate urine flow. However, if the stones are large (over 10 mm), any strenuous exercise is not recommended to avoid renal colic. If accompanied by severe symptoms (such as hematuria, severe pain in the waist), you need to see a doctor immediately and have a professional doctor evaluate the condition to avoid blind actions that aggravate the condition.

The formation of kidney stones is often related to eating habits, lack of exercise, genetic factors and insufficient water intake. Exercise can promote blood circulation and enhance kidney function. Stones smaller than 5 mm are easier to be discharged naturally. Choosing low-impact and easily degradable exercise, such as walking, jogging or yoga, can help stimulate urine flow. However, if the stones are large (over 10 mm), any strenuous exercise is not recommended to avoid renal colic. If accompanied by severe symptoms (such as hematuria, severe pain in the waist), you need to see a doctor immediately and have a professional doctor evaluate the condition to avoid blind actions that aggravate the condition.

It is recommended that patients with kidney stones drink at least 2-3 liters of water every day, avoid high-oxalate foods (such as spinach and chocolate), and consume more foods containing citric acid (such as citrus fruits). The choice of exercise should be mainly low-intensity and carried out under professional guidance. For more serious stones, seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice. Extracorporeal lithotripsy or surgical treatment may be required. Do not try to "shake" the stones by yourself to avoid unexpected risks.