Kidney stone cases in youth rise by 40% in summer
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 'Nation...
