Kidney Stones: Once dismissed as a painful but manageable condition, kidney stones are gradually emerging as a serious and common public health concern in India. Today, patients across all age groups, especially young children and adults, are struggling with recurrent kidney stones, long-term kidney damage and health complications.
For decades, kidney stones have been referred to as the “silent killer”. In recent years, there has been a massive surge in the number of individuals diagnosed with this severe and debilitating health condition.
The Alarming Rise of Kidney Stones in India
Hot weather, dietary patterns and dehydration are some of the biggest contributors behind the growing prevalence of kidney stones in India.
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Earlier, the health condition was more commonly seen in middle-aged men. However, there have been more instances of young children, women and teenagers getting diagnosed with the health condition. This clearly indicates that lifestyle and environmental triggers are playing a dominant role.
In recent months, urbanization has contributed greatly to dietary shifts, increased stress and reduced physical activity. Today, children and teenagers are busier in their mobile devices and other gadgets than playing on the field. Similarly, people are consuming ultra-processed foods, stale food and refined carbs. If this is not all, everyone is now following the so-called Instagram experts rather than following the advice of medical practitioners.
Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
Common warning signs of kidney stones include:
- Sharp pain in the lower back or abdomen
- Pain during urination
- Blood in the urine
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Nausea and vomiting accompanying pain
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