10 Causes of Kidney Stones
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Obesity
Obesity, which is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, has been linked to the development of kidney stones. In addition, being overweight or obese poses many other health problems, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
According to some studies, obesity leads to insulin resistance, which reduces the urinary excretion of ammonium compounds from the body. This increases urine acidity and leads to the accumulation of uric acid in the kidneys and the urinary tract. Increased levels of uric acid in the urinary system can cause the formation of uric acid stones [^2].
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