Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Asked 6 months ago

What cuases kidney stones?

My cousin got diagnosed with kidney stones, and he's in a lot of pain. I'm trying to figure out what causes kidney stones so I can suggest some preventive measures for our family.

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Yaar, kidney stones ke kai reasons hain, actually. Mostly it's dehydration, matlab paani kam peena. Fir diet mein bhi kuch cheezein jaise high sodium, high sugar, ya bahut zyada animal protein bhi contribute karta hai. Aur haan, sometimes genetics bhi play karta hai role.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, kidney stones sound so scary, I always worry about things like this. But from what I've read, not drinking enough water is a really big factor. Also, diets high in salt, sugar, and some proteins. It's important to be careful, but don't panic. Just stay hydrated!

Sangeetha Krishnan Sangeetha Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Namaskaram. My grandmother always said, 'Drink plenty of water, child, for good health.' And for kidney stones, it's very true. Not enough water, and then things like too much salt or certain chemicals in food can cause them. Always best to discuss with a doctor if you are concerned, they know best.

Anjali Gupta Anjali Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Mainly, kidney stones form when there's too much of certain minerals in your urine and not enough fluid to flush them out. So, simple solution: drink lots of water throughout the day. Also, reduce processed foods and too much salt. These small changes help a lot.

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Rajat Verma Rajat Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Kidney stones are usually formed due to low fluid intake and high levels of certain minerals in urine. For busy professionals, it's easy to forget to drink water. Keep a water bottle handy and refill it often. Also, watch your diet – excessive sodium and sugar are common culprits.

Disha Jain Disha Jain Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Hey there! 😊 Kidney stones are often caused by not drinking enough water, so dehydration is a big one! Also, too much salt, sugar, or animal protein in your diet can contribute. So, drink up and eat healthy! 💧🥦

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