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✅ 1. Kidney stones affect 10 percent of people worldwide.
A growing problem due to sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and obesity.

⚠️ 2. Flank pain from kidney stones is one of the most intense pains known.
Occurs in nearly 100 percent of symptomatic cases — called renal colic.

🧬 3. Calcium oxalate stones make up 80 percent of all cases.
Most linked to salt intake, oxalate-rich foods, and low calcium diet.

🥤 4. Drinking less than 1.5 liters of water per day increases kidney stone risk by 60 percent.
Hydration is the most important protective factor.

🧂 5. High sodium (salt) intake leads to calcium loss in urine — a major cause of stones.
Reducing salt to under 3.4 grams per day can lower risk by up to 70 percent.

🍗 6. Too much animal protein raises uric acid and reduces citrate, both promoting stones.
Reducing meat intake can cut kidney stone risk by around 50 percent.

🥤 7. Cola drinks increase kidney stone risk by 23 percent.
Due to phosphoric acid, not seen in non-cola sodas like Sprite or 7UP.

🧀 8. Low calcium diet doubles oxalate absorption — paradoxically increasing stone risk.
Best protection is 800 to 1000 milligrams of calcium per day with food.

🍋 9. Lemon juice and potassium-rich foods (like oranges, bananas, potatoes) increase citrate — a natural stone blocker.
Citrate binds calcium, preventing crystal formation.

💊 10. Stones under 5 millimeters pass naturally in 90 percent of cases with hydration and alpha-blockers.
For larger stones, shockwave lithotripsy (80 percent success), ureteroscopy + laser (90 percent), or nephrolithotomy (95+ percent) are used.

Disclaimer:

This information is provided for general knowledge and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your doctor for any questions or concerns you may have about your health.