Woman's Warning: Daily Iced Tea Habit Led to Nearly 50 Kidney Stones
A woman developed nearly 50 kidney stones after drinking one to two glasses of iced tea daily for a decade while consuming minimal plain water, requiring multiple surgeries to remove them.
A young woman posted on Facebook about a serious health problem stemming from her daily iced tea consumption. After experiencing abdominal pain, she sought medical treatment at a hospital and discovered kidney stones, posting an image of 19 stones she initially passed.
In responding to comments, she explained that she drank one to two glasses of iced tea daily while consuming very little plain water over approximately 10 years. She then developed pain on her right ribcage and consulted a doctor, who diagnosed her with kidney stones. She requires three surgical procedures in total—the first surgery was not documented, but she posted photos from the second procedure and must wait another three months before her third surgery. Doctors informed her that she has approximately 50 kidney stones in total.
Regular consumption of iced tea can pose health risks because tea contains oxalic acid. When the body receives excessive amounts of this acid, it can cause oxalate crystals to accumulate in the kidneys, blocking the urinary tract and preventing the kidneys from eliminating waste normally, ultimately leading to kidney stone formation.
