To avoid the scorching sun of summer, people use sunscreen, cold food and even AC. But people never pay attention to drinking water. According to a recent research, people who do not drink enough water are at risk of mineral accumulation in the kidneys due to increased temperature and humidity in summer.
National Library of Medicine According to, the formation of stones is directly related to low fluid intake. Let us tell you that kidney stones are deposits made of minerals and sodium, whose size can range from sand to a small ball. Stones can occur in any part of your urinary tract. This causes a lot of difficulty in urinating.
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Dehydration may increase the risk of stone formation
Nephrologist Dr. Evan E. Porter explains that when the temperature rises, people do not pay attention to staying hydrated, which leads to kidney stones. A study published in 2023 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases states that the number of patients with kidney stones and UTIs increases in hospitals during the summer months.
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You need to turn on the AC
According to Dr. Shao Lin, professor of environmental health at New York State University and co-author of the study, people do not prepare their bodies for rising temperatures. They do not drink enough water in the sun and heat and do not turn on the air conditioner when the temperature rises. This also increases the problem of kidney stones.
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Take care of your diet
Unhealthy diet in summer is also responsible for kidney stones. Even some of the things that we eat thinking they are healthy, increase the problem of kidney stones. For example, the intake of foods with high calcium should be controlled.
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Ways to Reduce the Risk of Kidney Stones
Drink plenty of water or citrate-rich fluids, such as lemonade or lemon juice, to stay hydrated.
Beverages like coffee and alcohol dehydrate you, so avoid them.
Avoid foods with too much sodium. Processed food is one of them.
Eat calcium-rich foods instead of taking calcium supplements.
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Don't ignore testing
If you drink less water in summer and you have pain in your waist or arm, then you should get yourself examined immediately. The doctor can find out whether there is a stone or not or what is its size by getting an imaging test done. Sometimes a blood test is also advised to know the symptoms of calcium, phosphorus and uric acid test.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
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