🩺 GURDAY KI PATHRI (KIDNEY STONES) – 4 AADATEIN JO AAPKA RISK BARHA SAKTI HAIN! Kya aap rozana kam pani peete hain? Kya aapki diet mein namak aur chai ka istemal zyada hai? Be careful! These are important factors to consider when discussing kidney stone prevention. 📍 An interesting research study from Peshawar! A study conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, and published in the medical journal Cureus on 24 June 2024, evaluated 173 patients admitted with confirmed kidney stones. The researchers reported the following findings: 🔹 70.5% had insufficient daily water intake. 🔹 64.7% had a high-sodium diet. 🔹 60.1% had a previous history of kidney stones. 🔹 45.8% were overweight. ⚠️ Remember: These percentages describe the 173 patients included in the study. They do NOT represent the prevalence of these factors in the entire population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 5 important steps to protect your kidneys: 1️⃣ Drink adequate water throughout the day. 2️⃣ Reduce excessive salt consumption. 3️⃣ Avoid excessive consumption of processed and salty foods. 4️⃣ Maintain a healthy body weight. 5️⃣ If you have had kidney stones before, consult your doctor about stone analysis and metabolic evaluation. 🚨 Warning: Kidney stones accompanied by fever, chills, or inability to pass urine can indicate an emergency. Seek immediate medical attention. 📚 ORIGINAL RESEARCH REFERENCE Title: Risk Factors of Kidney Stones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. Authors: * Muhammad Waqas * Zaryaab A. Khan * Shabeer Ahmad * Siddiq Akbar * Nayab Khalid Journal: Cureus, 2024; 16(6): e63080. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63080 🔗 Original research paper: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.63080 Medical awareness by Dr. Zarak Marwat Share this information with your family and friends. Prevention starts with awareness! #KidneyStones #KidneyHealth #Peshawar #HealthAwareness #DrZarakMarwat - @zarakmarwat