Can drinking too much soda cause kidney stones?
My friend drinks a lot of soda every day, like 2-3 bottles. I heard someone say that too much soda can cause kidney stones. Is this true, or is it just a myth?
My friend drinks a lot of soda every day, like 2-3 bottles. I heard someone say that too much soda can cause kidney stones. Is this true, or is it just a myth?
Bro, it definitely does. I used to drink like 2 cans of cold drinks every day during college, and last year I got this insane pain in my lower back which turned out to be a 5mm kidney stone. Seriously, stop drinking soda and start chugging water before it gets painful.
Managing my thyroid means I have to be very careful with my overall metabolism and organ health. Soda has high sugar and chemicals that can easily cause kidney stones if your body is already prone to mineral imbalances. Please make sure to get regular blood tests and consult your doctor for a proper advice.
Hey, don't stress too much about it if you only drink it once in a while. Soda can contribute to stones if you drink it daily and skip normal water, but a small glass at a party won't hurt. Just make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day to keep everything flushed out!
In our old days, we never touched these chemical-laden sodas, we drank simple nimbu pani or buttermilk. These bottled sodas dry up your body and create stones in the bladder and kidneys. Keep a copper vessel of water at home, drink from that, and avoid these bottled drinks completely for your health.
Drinking soda often causes heat and stone formation in the kidneys. For a home remedy, you can drink fresh barley water (jau ka pani) or coconut water daily, which helps clean the kidneys. But if you have severe pain or fever, don't try remedies at home, go see a doctor immediately.
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