Deepa Iyer Deepa Iyer Asked 5 months ago

What causes calcium oxalate kidney stones?

My uncle recently had kidney stones, and the doctor said they were calcium oxalate type. He's now very careful about his diet. What exactly causes these specific kind of kidney stones?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I was reading that not drinking enough water is a big reason for this, as it makes the urine too concentrated. My cousin was also told to avoid eating too much spinach and tomatoes. Can someone tell me if dairy products are actually safe to eat if you have this issue?

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Usually it is because of less water intake and too much salty food! Drinking lemon water daily really helped my uncle keep things flushed out. 🍋 Just stay hydrated and get your regular checkup done!

Preeti Nair Preeti Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

When my husband had kidney pain, we went straight to Aster Medcity and the urologist explained that oxalates bind with calcium when there is less fluid in the body. They did a proper 24-hour urine test to find the exact cause. Please consult a good specialist who can guide you with the right diet chart instead of guessing.

Gaurav Kapoor Gaurav Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, main reason toh paani ki kami hi hoti hai, log busy schedule mein paani peena bhool jaate hain. Aur upar se junk food mein namak zyada hota hai toh calcium oxalate jamne lagta hai body mein. Doctor se mil kar ek baar check karwa lo na, bilkul risk mat lo.

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Saraswati Joshi Saraswati Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Our bodies react to how we treat them, so keeping a calm mind and drinking pure water mindfully is very important. Sometimes eating too much processed food upset our inner balance. Please take good care of your health, eat simple home-cooked meals, and let your doctor guide your path to healing.

Manish Verma Manish Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

From what I have researched, it is a mix of dehydration and eating too many high-oxalate foods like nuts, chocolate, and certain leafy greens. Even high sodium in your diet can trigger extra calcium in your urine. It is quite a common issue but definitely needs a doctor's eye to manage.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Too much sodium and taking random calcium supplements without keeping your water intake high can sometimes trigger this. In the gym, we see people taking heavy protein diets without balancing their hydration, which puts pressure on the kidneys. Make sure you drink at least 3-4 liters of water daily if you are working out.

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