India, May 2 -- Kidney stones are hard, crystalline deposits that form inside the kidneys when certain substances in the urine, like salts and minerals, become concentrated enough to crystallise. While there are many contributing factors, the risk of developing kidney stones tends to rise significantly during the summer months. But what makes the hot season a trigger? Also read | Kidney stones: Warning signs and symptoms, reasons, treatment; how to prevent

Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr. Amit Saple, Consultant Urologist at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology in Vizag, explained: "In summer, the body loses more water through sweating, which can lead to concentrated urine. When urine becomes more concentrated, minerals and salts ar...