Recent studies have shown that the rate of cases of kidney stones is growing rapidly, in part because people do not understand how kidney stones can occur.
National Kidney Foundation in collaboration with Dr. Allan Jhagroo, kidney stone specialist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, to help you free of kidney stones, as well as dismantle some myths about kidney stones.
1. Do not underestimate the sweat out
Sauna, hot yoga and exercise may be good for your health, but also can cause kidney stones. Why?
Fluid loss through sweating can cause reduced urine production. The more you sweat, the less you urinate.
That can increase the risk for stone minerals precipitate and accumulate in the kidneys and urinary tract.
