Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Asked 4 months ago

How does a person get kidney stones?

My uncle recently suffered from kidney stones, and he said the pain was unbearable. It got me thinking about my own health. What are the main ways a person gets kidney stones, like what causes them?

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Arvind Chawla Arvind Chawla Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Kidney stones happen when minerals deposit in your urine, often due to not drinking enough water. Stay positive and make it a habit to drink water regularly throughout the day. May God keep you healthy, do consult a doctor if you feel any pain.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Usually, dehydration causes calcium and oxalate to crystallize into stones. Along with drinking plenty of fluids, regular walking and moderate exercise can actually help in passing small stones if your doctor permits. Avoid sitting in one place for too long.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

The pain of passing a kidney stone was emotionally and physically exhausting for me, I completely understand the fear. It usually happens due to dehydration or high sodium intake. It's really tough, but getting a proper scan and following the doctor's advice will help you get through it.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I ignored a small stone which ended up blocking my urinary tract, leading to a severe kidney infection. Stones form from mineral buildup, and ignoring them can lead to major complications. Please get an ultrasound done and consult a urologist immediately if you have back pain.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

My elders always recommend drinking banana stem juice to dissolve stones, which is a good traditional tip. However, stones happen due to mineral accumulation and you must trust your doctor's diagnosis first. Please get a proper scan to check the stone size.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It's basically when your body decides to manufacture actual rocks inside you because you forgot to drink water. Honestly, my lifestyle is so messed up I forget to hydrate until my back starts aching. Drink some water right now and see a doc if you have sharp pain.

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Kabir Grover Kabir Grover Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Bro, if you don't drink enough water, the salts in your urine clump together and form stones. Don't stress too much about it, just start carrying a water bottle everywhere and cut down on extra salt. If the pain gets bad, go see a doctor immediately.

Sanjeev Sharma Sanjeev Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Paani kam peene se urine gaadha ho jata hai aur pathri ban jati hai, haan. Aur zyada palak ya tamatar khane se bhi oxalate stones ban sakte hain, na. Isliye paani khoob piyo aur doctor ko dikhao agar dard ho toh.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Stones form when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances than the fluid can dilute. At the hospital, the urologist clearly explained that we need to analyze the stone type to plan the diet. Go to a good clinic and ask your doctor clearly about whether you need an ultrasound.

Suhas Joshi Suhas Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Not drinking enough water in this heat is the main reason, ho na. The minerals just collect and turn into hard stones. We must drink at least 3 liters of water daily to flush them out, haan na.

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