Hyderabad: The soaring summer heat is causing underlying problems of kidney  stones and many cases of chronic kidney diseases are also being  reported. Government hospitals have 25 new cases every day, and the number of patients with kidney stones is very high.

The problem of stones is common in the summer, as despite liquid  intake, the urine is concentrated.

Dr Pradeep Deshpande, professor of nephrology at Gandhi Hospital,  said, “People must take 200 ml of water every hour, but in small quantities and not in one go. This will ensure proper hydration.”

Also patients who have chronic kidney disorders must opt for buttermilk and lassi. Dr D. Nayak, senior consultant nephrologist, said, “As the intake of water is high, the kidneys need to work harder. As a result, fluids like fruit juices must be avoided. Buttermilk and lassi are most preferred in this season to ensure that kidneys are not under stress.”

It has been documented that after 40 years of age, the functioning of the kidney reduces by one per cent every year. Therefore, senior citizens with kidney problems must have less fluid removed from the  body.

Dr Manisha Sahay with OGH said, “Patients who are on dialysis must also cut down on their activity in summer so that they are not exhausted and there is no further injury to the kidney.”