Kidney stones are on the rise in young people due to habits like low water intake, fast food consumption, overuse of supplements, and misinterpreting early symptoms.

Foods like processed meats, sugary drinks, chips, and artificial sweeteners can harm or worsen chronic kidney disease.

Manh, 49, disregarded abnormal urine protein and creatinine levels, leading to a stage 4 kidney failure diagnosis a year later.

Genetic testing reveals a 20-week-old fetus has kidney abnormalities, diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease due to a dominant gene mutation inherited from the father.

Patients should limit oxalate-rich foods like spinach, celery, and beets, and drink plenty of water to prevent further stone formation.

I was just diagnosed with Berger's disease. How dangerous is this disease, and what are the treatment options? Is there a risk of needing dialysis? (Nguyen Kha, 51, Lam Dong)

People often dismiss early signs of kidney cancer, such as blood in urine, back pain, weight loss, fever, fatigue, swelling, or night sweats.

Drink bubble tea 1-2 times a week, choose less sugar, limit hard-to-digest toppings, and avoid drinking it at night to prevent kidney strain.

Kidney failure often presents with back pain and changes in urination. It can also cause prolonged fatigue, itchy skin, and swelling in the extremities or around the eyes.

Chronic gout can lead to serious problems such as joint deformity, kidney stones, and cardiovascular disease if left untreated.

Excessive consumption of alcohol, soft drinks, and sports drinks can put a strain on your kidneys, impairing their ability to filter waste over time.

Consuming salty foods, excessive animal protein, and refined sugar from soft drinks can damage kidneys in young people.

Young people should reduce salt, limit red meat, prioritize healthy protein, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, consume whole grains, choose good fats, and drink enough water to protect their kidneys.

Kidney disease can cause swelling, infrequent urination, fatigue, nausea, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, and a rapid heartbeat due to fluid and waste buildup.