Jaipur, May 29, 2025.
The scorching heat is not just making people sweat but, it is also impacting their kidneys. Doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), a major kidney related hospital in Telangana recently witnessed a sharp rise in kidney stone cases across the state, with daily patient numbers climbing to an alarming 300 to 400.
The concerning fact is that these cases are increasing at a rate of 40% and are affecting young people aged 20-40 the most. Emergency rooms in states like Maharashtra, part of India’s so-called ‘kidney stone belt,’ are frequently seeing patients with intense flank or abdominal pain. The region has become known for a high incidence of such cases, particularly during extreme weather conditions.
According to a report by the ‘National Center for Biotechnology Information’, more than 12% of people in India suffer from kidney stone problems. Among these patients, nearly 50% are experiencing kidney injury or even kidney failure.
In northern India, around 15% of the population is affected by urinary stones. Statistically, men have an 11% chance of developing kidney stones, while women face a 9% risk.
