Can you get kidney stones at any age?

Yaar, kidney stones can literally happen to anyone, even my 19-year-old cousin got one last month because of his crazy gym diet. But don't stress too much about it! Just make sure you are drinking at least 3 liters of water daily, especially during summers, and you will be absolutely fine.

Stones can definitely form at any age if your diet is not balanced. If you eat too much heavy spinach, tomato seeds, or processed foods without drinking enough water, oxalates build up. Make sure you drink lots of fresh lemon water and buttermilk to keep your kidneys clean naturally.

While kidney stones are traditionally seen in adults aged 30 to 50, pediatric cases are also rising now due to dietary changes and high sodium intake. It is a misconception that youngsters are immune to it. If there are symptoms like painful urination, a proper urologist consultation is highly recommended.

Oh yes, sadly stones don't care about our age! 😅 Even college kids get them nowadays because of eating too much junk food and not drinking enough water. Just keep yourself hydrated and stay active to keep those nasty stones away!

My family doctor told me that dehydration and high salt intake are the main culprits behind stones, regardless of how old you are. He said even kids who drink a lot of sugary colas and don't drink water can develop calcium oxalate stones. He advised us to limit processed foods for everyone at home.