Reduced water intake: This is the most important reason. When there is not enough water in the body, the urine becomes concentrated and the salts in it accumulate as crystals.
Dietary habits:
Excessive salt intake: Increasing salt (sodium) in the diet increases the amount of calcium in the urine.
Foods high in oxalate: Excessive consumption of spinach, legumes, chocolate, and nuts can cause calcium oxalate stones in some people.
Meat diet: Eating more protein (especially from animal sources) increases the amount of uric acid in the urine.
Overweight: Obesity increases the risk of kidney stones.
Heredity: If your parents or siblings have had kidney stones in your family, you are also more likely to get them.
Some health problems: Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and hyperparathyroidism can cause stones.
Medications: Long-term use of certain medications (e.g., some diuretics, calcium supplements) can cause stones.
Lifestyle: Lack of exercise and sitting for long periods of time can also cause this.
Look out for key symptoms
Low back pain or severe pain in the sides of the abdomen.
Pain or straining when urinating.
Discolored urine (red or pink).
Persistent vomiting and nausea.
Frequent urge to urinate.
What can be done?
Drink plenty of water: Drinking 2-3 liters of water daily is the best way to prevent stones.
Reduce salt: Control the amount of salt in your diet.
Regular check-ups: If you have pain, see a doctor immediately and get an ultrasound scan (USG).
Pay attention to your diet: Depending on the type of stone (calcium, uric acid, etc.), make changes to your diet as directed by your doctor.
