Due to the scorching heat of Delhi and drinking less water, the cases of kidney stones are increasing rapidly among people aged 20-40 years in the city. Talking about the last one month, there has been a 30-40 percent increase in the cases of kidney stones among the youth. The reason for this is the heat and the dehydration caused by it. The reason for this problem being most common among the youth is that they go out in the sun for college and office, due to which there is a lack of water in the body due to excessive sweating.
How Dehydration Causes Kidney Stones
According to the National Institutes of Health, kidney stones are a common side effect of dehydration. In fact, when there is a lack of water in the body, there is a decrease in diuresis in the body. This causes minerals to accumulate together, which leads to the formation of kidney stones.
How to recognize that the kidneys need water
- Reduced urination
- Deep breathing
- To get tired
- Weakness
- increased heart rate
- of being confused
- Swelling in the legs
- Symptoms of kidney stones
- Persistent severe pain in the back or side
- Bleeding in the urine
- There will be problem of fever and chills
- vomit
- Strong smell in urine
- has foamy urine
- Burning sensation while urinating
Preventive measures
The most effective way to prevent kidney problems caused by dehydration is to drink enough water. Also eat seasonal vegetables and fruits. By doing this you can reduce the risk of dehydration and the problems caused by it.