Is it true that tomotoes cause kidney stones?

Question

there is a saying around us that use of tomotoes in our daily food causes kidney stone. is it true? is it that we have to avoid tomotoes in our daily diet?

Answer 1

Is is basically the tomatoes seeds which are not aloowd when u have stone an not the whole tomato...

Answer 2

what causes kidney stones in most cases----sweet tea!!! i work in the ER and am an Epidemiologist! SWEET TEA!!

Answer 3

More the quantity of the tomatoes, more risk for kidney stone.It is true. This concept is scientifically based. Our excretion system is not able to through out the unnecessary part of the tomatoes which are not required by our body and gradually over the time it turned into kidney stone

Answer 4

no tomatoes by themselves do not cause stone formation in kidneys,but patients with kidney problems should avoid them as it increases already formed stone size .normal healthy people can hav them.

Answer 5

Tomatoes, as they have high oxilate content, are prohibited for patients suffering from renal calculi [kidney stones]. But, any normal person can take tomatoes even most frequently.

Answer 6

no Eating tomatoes on a regular or as dietary habit would only be of any harm to your kidneys .Otherwise tomato has its own significant role in providing nutritional support for the human body  

Answer 7

No That's Not Complete Truth

Normal Person should Atleast One Tomato Per Day

They are Helpful In Reducing Heart disease,Prostate Cancer,Diabetes,Distress,migranis

They contain Vitamin C,A,B3,B2,B5,B6,E...and iron,Magnesium,Protien,Phosphorous....Et...

but If U R already Kidney Patient ....u r Not Supposed To eat Tomato For Health Reasons....even kidney Patients are Not Supposed To eat fruits

MayThis Helpfulll For U

Answer 8

I think so

Answer 9

That is ridiculous..tomatoes do not cause kidney stones!

An excess of salts in the blood stream, caused by gout or hormone disorders...infections of the urinary tract, especially if these obstruct the flow of urine..not drinking enough fluids..prolonged bed-rest..may also be caused by minerals in the water supply (in certain geographical areas).