Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Do you get kidney stones from not drinking enough water?

My friend recently got kidney stones, and the doctor told her she needs to drink more water. I'm not very good at drinking water throughout the day either. Can not drinking enough water actually lead to kidney stones?

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Amit Chaudhry Amit Chaudhry Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Haan, bilkul sahi suna hai aapne, pani kam peene se kidney stones ka khatra bahut badh jata hai. Jab body mein liquid kam hoga, toh minerals jaldi jama ho jate hain na. Isliye rojana kam se kam 3-4 litre pani toh peena hi chahiye.

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used to be so anxious about getting kidney stones because I rarely drank water during my busy office hours. It is completely normal to worry about this, but the good news is that it is highly preventable. Just keeping a bottle in front of you and taking small sips all day makes a huge difference.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! Just make a habit of carrying a cute water bottle wherever you go. Drinking enough water keeps everything flushed out easily, so you won't have to deal with those annoying stones at all.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Look, it is very simple logic. If you don't drink water, your urine will become concentrated, and those minerals will bind together to form stones. Stop waiting till you get thirsty and start drinking water regularly throughout the day.

Gopal Shenoy Gopal Shenoy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Adequate water intake is essential to maintain the fluid balance and flush out toxins naturally. Alongside drinking water, practicing simple yoga asanas like Dhanurasana can help keep your abdominal organs healthy. Keep your body well-hydrated to prevent any mineral deposits.

Siddharth Sharma Siddharth Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, dehydration is actually the number one reason behind the formation of kidney stones. Don't worry, you can easily prevent this by keeping a target of 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. Just take care of your daily habits and you will be completely fine.

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Shanti Prasad Shanti Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Water is a natural cleanser that purifies our physical system from within. When we neglect hydration, our body struggles to wash away impurities, leading to crystallization. Stay positive, keep yourself hydrated, and let nature keep you healthy.

Gurmail Singh Gurmail Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In our younger days working in the fields under the hot sun, we made sure to drink water from earthen pots constantly. Those who ignored this often suffered from painful stones. Trust my experience and never let your throat go dry, especially during summers.

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