Six main causes of kidney stones identified by nutrition expert
Kidney stones are common, with dehydration, diet, and genetics among the top causes, according to clinical nutritionist Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Othman.
Key Takeaways
AIClinical nutritionist Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Othman has highlighted that kidney stones are widespread, outlining the most significant causes.
Al-Othman explained on his X account that the causes of kidney stones include:
1- Insufficient water intake and dehydration (urine should not be yellow).
2- Prolonged use of vitamin C supplements. He warned against this practice.
3- Excessive consumption of foods high in oxalates (such as spinach and nuts), high sodium intake (including canned foods and monosodium glutamate), and large amounts of meat.
4- Family history of kidney stones.
5- Obesity and being overweight.
6- Digestive disorders (including stomach and colon problems), gout, urinary tract infections, or overactive parathyroid glands.