Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Asked 9 months ago

How often do kidney stones recur?

My father recently had surgery for kidney stones, and the doctor said there's a chance they can come back. I'm worried about him and want to know how often this happens. Is there anything we can do to prevent it?

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Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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This question always makes me a bit anxious because I've heard they can come back! It's like a 50% chance within 5-10 years if you don't do anything to prevent it, right? That's quite high. It really stresses me out thinking about it, but knowing the numbers helps to be more proactive about diet and water intake.

Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I just passed a kidney stone a few months ago, and my urologist told me the recurrence rate is quite high. He said about half the people who get one stone will get another within 5-7 years if they don't make changes. So now I'm super careful about drinking water and what I eat. It's a real fear.

Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Dude, my uncle had kidney stones, and he said they come back like crazy if you don't chug enough water. His doc told him it's a 50-50 chance of getting another one within 5-10 years. So yeah, hydration is literally life, especially if you've had them before.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Kidney stones can be a recurring nightmare, so good question. If you've had one, your risk for another is significantly higher – often cited as around 50% within 5-10 years. Beyond proper medical advice, a disciplined diet with reduced sodium and oxalates, and consistent hydration are non-negotiable, just like consistency in workouts.

Suman Devi Suman Devi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Ram Ram! Arey, kidney stone ka dard toh bhagwan kisi ko na de. Once it comes, it can come again, people say. My neighbor had it, and she said her doctor told her to drink lots of water, and keep checking with the doctor. Sometimes after a few years, it comes back, sometimes it doesn't if you are careful. So, pani piyo aur doctor ki suno, beta.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It's totally normal to feel anxious about kidney stones recurring, that pain is something no one forgets! Unfortunately, once you've had one, the chances of another are pretty high. Many studies say about half the people will have another stone within a decade. The key is to work with your doctor to find out why you got them and make specific changes to prevent it. Don't worry alone.

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Sneha Prakash Sneha Prakash Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Just like managing thyroid issues requires constant vigilance and regular tests, preventing kidney stone recurrence is also about ongoing management. If you've had one, the likelihood of another is quite significant, often around 50% in the next 5-10 years. This makes it crucial to identify the stone type and follow dietary advice, and importantly, regular follow-ups with your doctor for monitoring.

Ankur Singh Ankur Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

There are tons of 'remedies' online promising to prevent kidney stones, but recurrence is a serious medical issue. If you've had a stone, the chances of another one are about 50% within 5-10 years. So, don't rely on random internet advice. Get the stone analyzed, consult a urologist, and follow their specific dietary and medication recommendations. Only then can you truly reduce recurrence.

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