cureCKD's video: What Are The BEST WAYS To Reduce URINE ACIDITY LOWER Urine Acid Level To PREVENT KIDNEY STONES

LOWER Your Urine Acid Level To PREVENT KIDNEY STONES Forming - What causes too much acid in urine? Lactic acidosis occurs when there's too much lactic acid in your body. Causes can include chronic alcohol use, heart failure, cancer, seizures, liver failure, prolonged lack of oxygen, and low blood sugar. ... Renal tubular acidosis occurs when the kidneys are unable to excrete acids into the urine. A higher-than-normal urine pH could indicate: gastric suctioning that takes away stomach acids. kidney failure. kidney tubular acidosis. pyloric obstruction. respiratory alkalosis. urinary tract infection. vomiting. Is Pee acidic? The pH normally is within the range of 5.5 to 7 with an average of 6.2. In persons with hyperuricosuria, acidic urine can contribute to the formation of stones of uric acid in the kidneys, ureters, or bladder. What is the cause of acidic urine? Bacteria causing a urinary tract infection or bacterial contamination will produce alkaline urine. A diet rich in citrus fruits, most vegetables, and legumes will keep the urine alkaline. A diet high in meat and cranberry juice will keep the urine acidic. Why is my urine hotter than usual? A pregnant woman also may have urine that's hotter than normal. This is because a woman's body temperature naturally increases during pregnancy due to a faster-than-normal metabolism... How can I make my urine more acidic? To help make your urine more acid you should avoid most fruits (especially citrus fruits and juices), milk and other dairy products, and other foods which make the urine more alkaline. Eating more protein and foods such as cranberries (especially cranberry juice with vitamin C added), plums, or prunes may also help. What can I do to stop my urine from smelling? Take these steps to reduce the amount of odor your urine produces: Drink enough fluid. Get examined for possible infection. Change your diet. Drink cranberry juice. Take deodorizing tablets or Vitamin C. Controlling Odor With Cleaning and Incontinence Products. What not to eat when uric acid is high? To reduce the uric acid levels in blood, you may need to limit intake of alcohol, sugary foods and reduce purine rich foods like meat, poultry, seafood and pulses. Vegetables such as cauliflower, asparagus, spinach, peas and mushroom also contain a lot of purines.