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Kidney Stones Surge in Teens: Hydration Urgency Grows

1/2/2025

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Pediatric kidney stones are on the rise, with a staggering 28% increase in girls and 23% in boys aged 15-19 over the past five years. Contributing factors include high sodium diets, dehydration, and climate change. Experts urge parents to prioritize hydration and dietary adjustments to help protect children from this painful condition that disrupts their lives.

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Pediatric kidney stones are on the rise, with a staggering 28% increase in girls and 23% in boys aged 15-19 over the past five years. Contributing factors include high sodium diets, dehydration, and climate change. Experts urge parents to prioritize hydration and dietary adjustments to help protect children from this painful condition that disrupts their lives.