The high temperatures will especially take a toll on those who are not fully acclimatised to the region and those who work outdoors for extended periods, said Amjad Farouk, consultant urologist at Medcare Hospital.
According to the meteorological office, the daytime temperature has passed the 40 degree Celsius mark, though the humidity level is still comfortable.
Many people are not aware about the dangers of drinking too little water over an extended period, Dr Farouk said. High levels of humidity in the atmosphere in the region curtail the evaporation of sweat resulting in the body remaining overheated leading to more perspiration and fluid loss as the body tries to cool itself down, he added. The stones are generally formed by the accumulation of calcium or uric acid and start off as microscopic deposits that are not flushed out of the body because of a decrease in urine output.
Dr Farouk said certain foods such as liver, sardines, anchovies and nuts, can also be responsible for kidney stone formation as they release uric acid into the blood when eaten. "Anyone who has previously developed stones should double this amount [water intake], as research has shown that they are much more likely to develop them again in the future," he added.
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