Kidney Stones: These 5 Habits Can Lower Risk of Renal Damage in Summer Season

Kidney stones is a rising health concern. Here is how one can prevent occurrence of kidney problems amid rising temperature.

Written by: India.com Lifestyle Staff Edited by: Jigyasa Sahay

Updated: June 6, 2024, 12:04 PM IST

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Kidney Stones: These 5 Habits Can Lower Risk of Renal Damage in Summer Season (Freepik)

The bean shaped organs, kidneys, is one of the most important part that is responsible for flushing out toxins, waste from the body. It also helps in regulating insulin levels , maintaining electrolyte balance, removing excess water from blood. It also helps in releasing hormones required for blood pressure control, bone health etc. However, in today’s contemporary sedentary lifestyle, processed food, fried food, junk etc puts pressure on the kidneys. Kidney stones are little particles that can make ones life miserable. The formation of mineral deposits inside can cause excruciating pain. During there is a tendency of increased risk of formation of stones. Dehydration is a major cause of crystalisation of minerals from urine. This little pebbles can become obstruction during excretion from body while some simple pass out automatically without much discomfort. According to research, lac of water intake in hot summer months can trigger this.

Here are few basic lifestyle habits that one must be extra careful about to prevent formation of kidney stones in summer season.

5 HABITS TO PREVENT KIDNEY STONES IN SUMMER

Hydration: This is a universal golden rule to keep the body fit and healthy. When there is sufficient water or fluid intake, it gets easier for the kidneys to flush out the all the toxins, extra waste, This reduces the formation of kidney stones.

Avoid Dehydrating Drinks: Beverages like alcohol, or too much caffei n based drnks tend to dehydrate the body faster. these should be consume din moderation and mostly avoided especially in summer months.

High Sodium diet: Experts mostly recommend to avpid diet high in sodium ciontent.It leads to formation of minerals a nd stones.

Reduce Processed Foods: Processed foods often contain additives and preservatives that can increase your risk of kidney stones. These additives can alter your urine composition, making it more prone to stone formation. Opt for whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible.