Kidney stone cases in youth rise by 40% in summer:Doctor links dehydration, urinary infection as main reason; Men at higher risk
Jaipur, June 02, 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 'Natio...
