Does calcium supplementation exacerbate kidney stone conditions?

Whether calcium supplementation will aggravate kidney stone disease depends on specific conditions. If the patient is in a stable condition of the disease and has no obvious discomfort symptoms, it generally will not aggravate kidney stone disease. However, if the patient is in an acute attack of the disease and has obvious discomfort symptoms, it may aggravate kidney stone disease. Kidney stones are solid crystals formed by some components in urine in the kidneys. When these crystals accumulate to a certain extent, they will form kidney stones. If the patient's kidney stones are relatively small and there are no obvious discomfort symptoms, it is possible to properly supplement some calcium-containing foods, such as milk and shrimp shell, which can promote the body's metabolism and play a role in adjuvant treatment to a certain extent, so it usually will not aggravate kidney stone disease. However, if the patient is in an acute attack of kidney stones and has symptoms such as back pain and hematuria, it is not recommended to blindly supplement calcium to avoid further development of the disease, which is not conducive to physical health. If necessary, patients can also use medications such as stone excretion granules and kidney stone granules under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, drinking more water is conducive to promoting the excretion of stones from the body. In addition, it is recommended that patients pay attention to reasonable diet in daily life, mainly with light and digestible foods, and avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods such as chili and Chinese prickly ash.