Hyderabad, May 4 -- With temperatures soaring across Telangana, kidney stone cases rise from 2 to 2.5 fold, according to a report released by the Hyderabad based Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU).
We are seeing an unprecedented rise in kidney stone cases, especially among young adults and children. The soaring heat and insufficient hydration are the primary culprits, said Dr. Taif Bendegeri, Senior Consultant Urologist, AINU.
On average, the institute is treating 300 to 400 patients per day for kidney stones, one of the highest in recent years and the case have doubled or more compared to winter months, reflecting statewide trens, the report revealed.
The spike directly linked to dehydration, poor dietary habits, and inten...