Harish Singh Harish Singh Asked 6 months ago

Does cola cause kidney stones?

I drink cola almost daily, especially with meals. My friend recently had a kidney stone removed, and his doctor told him to stop drinking all soft drinks. Does cola really cause kidney stones?

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Manjula Rao Manjula Rao Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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My teenage son used to drink cola almost daily and ended up with a small kidney stone last summer. The doctor told us that the phosphoric acid in these colas can really mess with your calcium levels and cause stones. We have strictly banned sodas at home now and replaced them with fresh juices and lots of plain water.

Rajeshwari Hegde Rajeshwari Hegde Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

From a dietary perspective, colas contain high amounts of fructose corn syrup and phosphoric acid, which increase calcium excretion in urine, leading to stones. It is much safer to switch to natural beverages like tender coconut water or herbal infusions to maintain a healthy alkaline balance in the body.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, ye cold drinks toh bilkul achhi nahi hoti health ke liye. Actually, my relative also got kidney stones because of high soda consumption. It is better to avoid it completely and drink home-made buttermilk, ho na?

Ramcharan Sahu Ramcharan Sahu Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Humare yahan toh sab kehte hain ki ye kaali botal waala paani pet ko andar se kharab kar deta hai. Isme jo tezab hota hai wohi patthari banata hai bache. Aap ise chod do aur roz thoda nimbu ka ras paani mein mila kar piyo, sab thik rahega.

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Kartik Negi Kartik Negi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Bro, yes it absolutely does if you drink it like water. I used to have a bottle of cola with every meal and got a crazy sharp pain in my back last year which turned out to be a 4mm stone. Trust me, the pain is not worth it, so just cut down on the cold drinks and start drinking real water.

Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, during exam times we drink so much cola and coffee to stay awake, but it really dehydrates the body. My roommate actually got diagnosed with a kidney stone and her doctor told her to stay far away from dark sodas. Now I make sure to carry a water bottle everywhere and avoid those vending machines.

Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I agree, high soda intake is a known risk factor for kidney stones due to its acidic nature. Keeping your daily water intake high is the best way to protect your kidneys.

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