Prakash Menon Prakash Menon Asked 5 months ago

What age do kidney stones happen?

My neighbour's son, who is only 30, recently had kidney stones, and it was a really bad experience for him. I always thought this was an issue for older people, like 50s or 60s. At what age do kidney stones usually happen?

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Ramesh Shastri Ramesh Shastri Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Kidney stones can happen at any time of life, though we see them more in adults between 30 and 50. Just drink plenty of water, keep your mind peaceful, and take good care of your physical body. It is all about maintaining a simple, balanced routine.

Usha Sharma Usha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Usually, people in their middle ages get these stones, but nowadays even youngsters are suffering. Drinking lemon juice and coconut water daily helps clear out small toxins naturally. However, if there is severe back pain or blood in urine, please see a doctor immediately.

Vikas Patel Vikas Patel Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I got my first kidney stone last year at 34, and honestly, the pain was intense. My doctor told me this age group is very prone to it because of dehydration and bad dietary habits. I recovered fine just by drinking lots of barley water and staying hydrated.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! While kidney stones usually show up between 30 and 40, they are super easy to prevent. Just make sure you are hydrated, especially in this summer heat, and you will stay completely safe.

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

They are most common in adults aged 20 to 50, but can happen earlier too. Just focus on drinking enough water daily. Don't worry, it is a very common and manageable issue.

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Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

They usually target people in their 30s who drink more tea and coffee than actual water! But don't worry too much. Just keep a water bottle near you like it is your phone, and you should be absolutely fine.

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