12/10/2023
Does Obesity Increase Your Risk of Kidney Stones?
Is Your Weight Raising Your Risk of Painful Kidney Stones?
As a urologist practising in Birmingham, one of the most concerning health trends I’ve observed is the continuing rise in obesity rates across the UK. The health complications associated with obesity – diabetes, heart disease, cancer – are well established. However, patients are often surprised to learn that carrying excess weight increases their risk of developing painful kidney stones.
https://www.urologyexpert.co.uk/does-obesity-increase-your-risk-of-kidney-stones/
https://youtu.be/Ap3PyZLIYKI
Being overweight comes with many health risks, including a higher chance of getting kidney stones. Understand how obesity can contribute to stone formation and steps you can take to lower your risk.