Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Does ice cream cause kidney stones?

My husband had kidney stones a few years ago, and now he craves ice cream quite often. I'm worried it might trigger another episode. Does ice cream cause kidney stones?

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Gurmeet Singh Gurmeet Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Nahi beta, ice cream khane se seedhe patthari nahi banti par zyada meetha aur dairy limits mein hi hona chahiye. Hamesha din mein khub saara paani piyo aur thoda nimbu paani liya karo. Shareer ki safai ke liye paani hi sabse badi dawa hai.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I try to keep an eye on my dairy and sugar intake because of my PCOS, and though ice cream directly causing stones seems unlikely, high sugar and calcium balance can affect things. Honestly, it is best to consult a doctor if you are prone to stones, just to be safe about your diet.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Please don't ignore any lower back or stomach pain thinking it is just gas like I did. I ignored minor back aches for months until the pain became unbearable and turned out to be kidney stones. Get a proper ultrasound and doctor's advice rather than guessing about ice cream.

Rekha Iyer Rekha Iyer Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Since I have thyroid issues, I undergo regular metabolic panels and blood tests which help track my calcium levels. Excess calcium from overeating dairy could sometimes contribute to stones, so do get regular checkups and ask your specialist about your diet.

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Varun Nair Varun Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Bro, I had a kidney stone last year and my doctor told me it's mostly due to low water intake and high sodium, not because of eating ice cream. Keep yourself hydrated all day. Eating ice cream once in a while won't magically make a stone.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother used to say eating too much sweet and milk items creates heat and stones in the stomach, but my family doctor explained it's actually about dehydration and oxalate levels. Just maintain a balanced diet and drink plenty of water as doc says.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

There is no direct scientific link showing ice cream causes kidney stones. Stones usually form due to a combination of genetics, dehydration, and diet high in oxalates or sodium. It's always best to get a professional dietary plan from a doctor if you have a history of stones.

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