Tips for maintaining favorable urological health

Male and female urinary system is referred with the term ‘urology’. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and the urethra as well as the male reproductive organs, the testicles, penis, and prostate. Same like the overall well being of a person, urological health is also extremely important as the overall well being. Without these organs and systems, our body would not be able to function properly. Just like other parts of our body, they can also be affected by diseases. Common urological diseases include chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder and urinary incontinence. Now, here are some dietary tips by the best urology doctors which are helpful for maintaining optimum urological health.

1. Drink Plenty of Water

Water is an essential ingredient for life, and you should drink up to 2 to 3 liters of water every day to stay healthy. Water plays an important role in maintaining ones overall health by flushing out toxins from the body, which can improve the kidney and bladder function. Also water flushes out salts in the urine and thus prevents kidney stone.

2. Eat Less Salty Foods

Though sodium is a necessary mineral in our body, too much can have adverse affects on your health, particularly your urological wellbeing. But too much salt in the diet will lead to high blood pressure, which can eventually lead to kidney disease. Very high consumption of salt can also cause kidney stones and bladder stones.

3. Reduce the amount of Meat you eat

Reduce meat because meat is acidic and can irritate the bladder. A urologist will always prefer lowering meat and gluten intake, because it can help to reduce irritation and decrease urinary urgency and incontinence.

4. Eat Plenty of Fibre

Eat fibre rich vegetables, fruits, grains, beans and legumes etc. It is very important for our digestive health, particularly for the bladder. Fibres help to regulate bowel movements by absorbing water into stool, making it easier to pass.

5. Eat foods rich in Zinc, essential fatty acids and selenium

Seafood, seeds and vegetables are excellent sources of these type of nutrients and they are crucial for male reproductive health.

 
6. Limit the fruits which are highly acidic 

Some fruits like citrus, grapes and tomatoes are highly acidic. These fruits can irritate the bladder. Blueberries and pears are a great alternative for this and have been linked with good urological health.



Note: Readers from Kerala can refer the website of urology specialist in Calicut, Dr.Krishnamohan. He is one among the best urologist in Kerala.