Post by the Scribe on Jul 30, 2022 0:46:14 GMT
Kidney stone belt
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Kidney stones are more prevalent in the southeastern U.S. due to environmental and social factors. Higher temperatures provoke excessive perspiration in people living in the region, which depletes the body of water and concentrates the body's urine, leading to stone formation. As global warming surges, this “kidney stone belt” will continue to grow.
Additionally, diet plays an important role in the prevalence of kidney stones. High salt diets cause the body to excrete more calcium in the urine. Termed “hypercalciuria,” this leads to the precipitation of calcium stones. The Southern diet unfortunately is filled with many salty foods, such as fried chicken and French fries, contributing to stone formation.
Southeastern U.S. citizens should be cognizant of the growing prevalence of kidney stones. Once one kidney stone forms, you are more susceptible to forming another; therefore, prevention is key.
Although Southerners can’t change the weather, dietary changes that limit consumption of sodium is a factor that lowers your risk. Fried chicken and French fries may sound delicious, but they should be limited and substituted with healthier options such as fruit salads or avocado on a slice of whole wheat toast.
Emily Astarita, Mikayla Dorminey, Ryan Grabau, Kyle Ockerman, Eric Panther and Michelle Waples, medical students, University of F
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Kidney stones are more prevalent in the southeastern U.S. due to environmental and social factors. Higher temperatures provoke excessive perspiration in people living in the region, which depletes the body of water and concentrates the body's urine, leading to stone formation. As global warming surges, this “kidney stone belt” will continue to grow.
Additionally, diet plays an important role in the prevalence of kidney stones. High salt diets cause the body to excrete more calcium in the urine. Termed “hypercalciuria,” this leads to the precipitation of calcium stones. The Southern diet unfortunately is filled with many salty foods, such as fried chicken and French fries, contributing to stone formation.
Southeastern U.S. citizens should be cognizant of the growing prevalence of kidney stones. Once one kidney stone forms, you are more susceptible to forming another; therefore, prevention is key.
Although Southerners can’t change the weather, dietary changes that limit consumption of sodium is a factor that lowers your risk. Fried chicken and French fries may sound delicious, but they should be limited and substituted with healthier options such as fruit salads or avocado on a slice of whole wheat toast.
Emily Astarita, Mikayla Dorminey, Ryan Grabau, Kyle Ockerman, Eric Panther and Michelle Waples, medical students, University of F
Join the conversation
Share your opinion by sending a letter to the editor (up to 200 words) to letters@gainesville.com. Letters must include the writer's full name and city of residence. Additional guidelines for submitting letters and longer guest columns can be found at bit.ly/sunopinionguidelines.