How do u get kidney stones?

I know how terrifying the thought of that sharp pain is, I couldn't sleep for days when my friend got diagnosed. It usually happens from eating too much high-sodium food and not drinking enough liquids to dilute the minerals. Once you start tracking your water intake, the anxiety reduces a lot.

Every time I get a slight pain in my lower back, I immediately panic thinking it's a kidney stone. They mostly happen when mineral salts build up in concentrated urine, which is why everyone says to keep drinking water. Try to stay hydrated so you don't have to worry about this.

I was rushed to the ER with sudden side pain last year and was convinced my kidney was failing. It turned out to be just a small 4mm stone, which passed naturally in a week with plenty of water. It is very common and usually not a permanent damage risk if you manage it early.

I set an hourly water reminder on my smartwatch because dehydration is the biggest cause of crystal formation in kidneys. If your diet is very high in sodium and protein without enough fluids, those minerals will crystallize. Tracking your daily intake really helps prevent this.