You know I have that same thing quite often and especially now. That's how I know I have a kidney stone(s) and so I start taking ginger root capsules and that dissolves the stones. I've had them before so I know how to dissolve them and there are other ways as well. They are very painful. They need to be treated right away when one gets them. This is something you cannot ignore but take care of as soon as possible so you don't have to have an operation. I just started taking my Ginger Root tablets again. I'm not saying you have that and I pray you don't, but thought I would put my two cents in. My left side has been hurting exactly where you are hurting. If you see lots of bubbles in your urine, you will know you probably have kidney stones. I noticed I have a lot right now and I just noticed it today, so that tells me I've got stones. Too much protein in my diet. Foamy or bubbly urine can be a symptom of proteinuria, which is the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine. While kidney stones themselves don't directly cause foamy urine, they can sometimes contribute to proteinuria, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Proteinuria can be a sign of various kidney issues, including kidney stones, and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
I hope you feel better soon. One can get kidney stones from eating too much protein and I'm guilty of that, so I try to watch it. Too much protein clogs up the liver and kidneys and produces kidney stones. So does too much calcium. A high-protein diet, particularly one rich in animal protein, can increase the risk of kidney stones. Excessive protein intake can lead to increased urinary excretion of calcium, oxalate, and uric acid, all of which contribute to stone formation.
Animal protein, especially red meat and poultry, can increase the acid load in the body, which can lead to more acidic urine. This acidic environment can promote the formation of uric acid stones.
High-protein diets can also increase urinary excretion of oxalate, a compound that, when combined with calcium, can form calcium oxalate stones, the most common type of kidney stone.
Animal protein can also reduce the amount of citrate in the urine. Citrate is an inhibitor of calcium oxalate stone formation, so a decrease in citrate can increase the risk of these stones.
It's crucial to stay hydrated, as dehydration can concentrate urine and increase the likelihood of stone formation. Aim for at least 2-3 liters of fluid per day.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help flush out the kidneys. Limit sodium and sugar intake, as these can also contribute to kidney stone formation.
While too much calcium isn't a direct cause of kidney stones, it can indirectly contribute to their formation in some cases. The most common type of kidney stone is made of calcium oxalate, and while consuming a healthy amount of calcium can actually help prevent the absorption of oxalate, excessive calcium intake, especially through supplements, can increase urinary calcium excretion, potentially raising the risk of stone formation.
