Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 8 months ago

What casues kidney stones?

My brother recently had a very painful kidney stone episode. I want to understand what causes them so our family can take preventative measures. What are the common reasons for kidney stones?

7

7 answers

Ramesh Kulkarni Ramesh Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
Most liked

Drinking too little water is the main cause, which lets minerals build up. Coconut water and fresh lemon juice are great home remedies to prevent them. However, if you have sharp, unbearable pain in your side, please go to the hospital immediately.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Mostly dehydation and eating too much salty or junk food! Just drink lots of water throughout the day and keep your body hydrated. Stay healthy and keep smiling!

Vivek Naidu Vivek Naidu Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Lack of proper hydration and excess calcium or oxalate in your diet are the primary causes of stones.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Too much sodium, processed foods, and sometimes overdoing calcium supplements without enough water intake causes stones. Keep your hydration high, especially if you are taking protein supplements or working out heavily.

Powered by

Consult a urologist

Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bhaiyya, kam paani peene se aur zyada namkeen cheezein khane se pathri ban jaati hai. Hamaare yahan kehte hain roz dher saara saaf paani peena chahiye taaki pet ki gandagi saaf ho jaye.

Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

True, chronic dehydration is the number one cause. Try keeping a water bottle nearby to remind yourself to drink.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

High intake of uric acid from certain foods and not drinking enough water causes them. Since I manage diabetes, I always make sure my hydration is perfect and avoid heavy salt to protect my kidneys from stress.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.