Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can monster cause kidney stones?

My brother drinks a lot of Monster energy drinks, especially when he's working late. He recently developed kidney stones. I heard that such drinks are bad for kidneys; can Monster actually cause kidney stones?

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Vikram Jeet Vikram Jeet Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Absolutely, yes. I got a 6mm kidney stone after drinking these regularly during my night shifts. The heavy sugar, sodium, and dehydration from caffeine are a bad mix. Cut them out and drink at least 3 liters of plain water daily.

Rajesh Varma Rajesh Varma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Don't just rely on online forums to cure or prevent stones. If you suspect you have kidney stones due to these drinks, go get an ultrasound done and consult a urologist. Internet tips won't dissolve a real stone.

Suresh Prasad Suresh Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

These fancy energy drinks are very expensive and only cause health issues. Just stick to fresh lemon water (nimbu paani) without too much sugar. It is cheap, natural, and actually helps prevent stones.

S. Ramachandran S. Ramachandran Joined May 2026 5 months ago

These modern packaged drinks are full of chemicals that load your kidneys. For any kidney issues, we traditionally use barley water (jau ka paani) which helps clear the system. But please do see a doctor first.

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Kavita Deshmukh Kavita Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, those drinks can increase the risk of stones because they dehydrate the body. Please try to replace them with simple water or coconut water to stay safe and healthy.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Monster might give you wings, but it can also give you kidney stones, and trust me, those are not fun! Keep the energy drinks away unless you want a tiny rock collection inside your body.

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