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Kidney Stones - Increasing Incidence

Posted by srmcurology on Fri, 02 Oct 2009

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I find an increasing incidence of kidney stones in Chennai. Most patients are young people, and many are women. Maybe the result of a warmer weather. I have been practising for last 14 years here but see that in the last two years there is definitely a spurt. Previously there were not many women suffering from stone disease. People have to drink more water and avoid dehydration. The other factor could be increasing use of air-conditioners. The blow hot -blow cold effect also adds to the dehyd... Read More

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