Pawan Singh Pawan Singh Asked 7 months ago

Do bananas cause kidney stones?

I had kidney stones a few years back, and now I'm very careful about my diet. I love bananas, but someone recently told me they might contribute to kidney stone formation. Is there any truth to this?

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Kiran Mazumdar Kiran Mazumdar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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I would suggest getting a proper urine and blood test done before changing your diet based on internet facts. Kidney stones can be of different types, like oxalate or uric acid. Only a doctor can tell you exactly which foods you need to avoid or eat.

Suresh Krishnan Suresh Krishnan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I keep a close track of what I eat because of my sugar, and bananas are high in potassium and magnesium, which actually help prevent certain types of kidney stones. But since they are sweet, I only eat them in moderation to avoid spiking my glucose levels.

Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bananas are actually very rich in potassium and low in calcium, which is generally considered beneficial for kidney health. They help in reducing calcium excretion in the urine. So for most healthy vegetarians, bananas are quite safe and nutritious.

Rakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I ignored a dull ache in my side thinking it was just gas, and it turned out to be a 7mm kidney stone. Don't worry about bananas, focus on drinking plenty of water daily to flush things out. If you have any sharp pain, please run to a clinic immediately.

Aniket Deshpande Aniket Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, bananas don't cause stones; in fact, the potassium inside them actually helps. Just grab one on your way to work for quick energy, but remember to drink at least 3 liters of water throughout your busy day. Hydration is the real key to preventing stones.

Priya Sen Priya Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I have thyroid issues, so I get my kidney function and electrolytes tested regularly to keep things balanced. Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is healthy, but if you have a kidney condition, you must get your levels checked and ask your specialist about your diet.

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Neha Malhotra Neha Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand the anxiety of trying to figure out what is causing that terrible stone pain, it is absolute torture. But rest assured, bananas are generally safe and won't trigger stones. Please take care and don't stress yourself out too much over this.

Gopal Hegde Gopal Hegde Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I have had a history of kidney stones twice, and my doctor never asked me to stop eating bananas. He only told me to reduce spinach, heavy salt, and to drink lemon water regularly. Bananas have remained a regular part of my morning diet without any issues.

Sunita Paul Sunita Paul Joined May 2026 5 months ago

People share all kinds of baseless food myths online these days. Bananas do not cause kidney stones; they are actually beneficial. If you are prone to stones, you need to check your overall oxalate intake and consult a qualified urologist rather than trusting random WhatsApp forwards.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bro, bananas are totally fine, they don't cause stones at all. I eat two daily before hitting the gym. Just make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day, that's what actually keeps your kidneys clean.

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