Does diet mountain dew cause kidney stones?

Yes, the citric and phosphoric acids in diet sodas can definitely contribute to kidney stones. It is highly recommended to drink water instead.

At my age, my kidneys scream if I even look at these fizzy drinks! Diet or not, Mountain Dew has high amounts of artificial ingredients that make your kidneys work double-time. Stick to warm water or lassi unless you want to experience the absolute joy of passing a stone.

I have seen my nephew cry in pain due to kidney stones, and he used to drink these cold drinks daily. No home remedy like barley water or lemon juice will work if you keep drinking these chemicals. Please stop these sodas completely and drink fresh coconut water.

I didn't know that diet drinks could also cause this issue. I sometimes drink it during college lectures. Does this mean all citrus-flavored carbonated drinks are bad for the kidneys, or is it just this specific brand?

Diet Mountain Dew contains caffeine and sodium, both of which can lead to dehydration if you aren't careful. Dehydration is the number one cause of kidney stones. If you are training hard, ditch the sodas and stick to electrolytes and plain water.