India, Sept. 4 -- One of the common yet concerning issues affecting renal health is the formation of kidney stones. This condition leaves many in severe pain and discomfort, from abdominal pain to vomiting. Kidney stones, however, differ not only in size but also in composition. Dr Raghvendra Kashyap, Consultant Urologist at Narayana Hospital, Ahmedabad, told HT Lifestyle that kidney stones can be very painful for patients. From his observation, an increasing number of people are being hospitalised for the same, and one of the biggest reasons is lifestyle.

Clinically describing the kidney stones, Dr Kashyap added, "Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form in the kidney. They are made of minerals and acid salts. While they often s...