Do guys get kidney stones?
My brother recently had severe pain and the doctor said it might be kidney stones. I always thought it was more common in women, so do guys also get kidney stones often?
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6 months ago
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Arre boss, of course men get kidney stones, in fact we get them more often than women! If you are not drinking enough water and eating too much salty food, stones will easily form. Start drinking at least 3-4 liters of water daily, don't ignore this.
6 months ago
My son had a 5mm kidney stone during his college days because he only used to drink soft drinks and no water. He had terrible pain in his lower back. I made him drink fresh coconut water and barley water daily, but we also got proper medicine from the doctor to dissolve it.
6 months ago
Kidney stones are extremely common in adult males due to dehydration and high-sodium diets. If you experience sharp, sudden pain in your side or back, or see blood in your urine, do not wait. Go to a hospital and get an ultrasound done immediately.
6 months ago
Yes, especially if you are taking high protein diets or creatine without drinking enough water, your risk goes up. Keep your hydration levels high throughout the day. It's a simple fix to keep your kidneys flushing out toxins properly.
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6 months ago
I panicked so much when I had severe side pain last year, I thought it was some major organ failure! Turns out it was just a small kidney stone that passed naturally with lots of water. It is painful but very common and easily manageable, so don't stress.
6 months ago
Bro, I got one last summer because I was literally living on iced tea and zero plain water. The pain is no joke, it literally puts you on the floor. Just chug water throughout the day and skip the extra salt, trust me you don't want this.