06/05/2026
⚠️ Spoiler alert ⚠️
Your daily habits might be building kidney stones without you knowing it.
The good news?
Most are totally preventable.
Take the short quiz to find out if you're accidentally making kidney stones 👇
Question 1
Do you regularly drink soda, fruit juice, or other high-sugar beverages?
A. Yes, daily
B. A few times a week
C. Rarely or never
Question 2
How would you describe your typical diet?
A. Lots of processed or packaged foods
B. Mix of whole foods and processed foods
C. Mostly whole foods — meat, eggs, fish, vegetables
Question 3
Have you ever had a kidney stone before?
A. Yes, more than once
B. Yes, once
C. No, never
Question 4
Have you recently made a sudden, drastic change to your diet — like cutting out all carbs at once?
A. Yes, very recently
B. Made some gradual changes
C. No changes recently
Question 5
Do you ever notice pain high in your back or sides that comes and goes in waves?
A. Yes, fairly often
B. Occasionally
C. No, not really
Question 6
How much water do you drink on a typical day?
A. Less than 4 glasses
B. About 4–6 glasses
C. 7 or more glasses
Now let's add up the points for each question:
A = 3 points
B = 2 points
C = 1 point across all questions
(Total possible score: 6–18)
Take your total and see where you land below 👇️
🟢 Low risk (score 6-10 points)
Your habits look pretty good! Based on your answers, you don't appear to have many of the common risk factors for kidney stones. Keep it up! Staying hydrated and eating whole foods goes a long way.
🟡 Moderate risk (11-14 points)
A few habits worth watching. You have some risk factors that could contribute to kidney stones over time. The good news is that small, gradual changes to your diet and hydration can make a big difference.
- Slowly reduce processed foods and high-sugar drinks.
- Aim to drink more water daily to help flush your system.
- If you've had a stone before and it's been over a week without a scan, consider checking in with your doctor.
🔴 Higher risk (15-18 points)
It's time to make some changes. Your answers suggest several habits that are commonly linked to kidney stone formation. The pain from a stone can be severe but the good news is that most risk factors are lifestyle-related and very manageable.
- Cut back on soda and fruit juice gradually.
- Shift toward whole foods like meat, eggs, fish, and vegetables at a pace that works for you.
- Drink more water.
- If you've had pain in your back or sides, or a prior stone, reach out to your doctor soon.
Disclaimer:
This quiz is for educational purposes only and is not a medical diagnosis. If you're experiencing severe flank pain or other concerning urinary problems, contact your doctor right away.
