India, April 7 -- Kidney stone cases are on the rise, especially in the summer. These are basically small, crystal-like pebbles that form in the kidneys. There's a common belief that drinking 10-12 glasses of water daily can help pass kidney stones, but how true is it? Are there any important details people might be missing?ALSO READ: Hyderabad urologist shares dangers of holding back pee: 'Bacteria get more time to multiply.'We asked Dr Amit Saple, senior consultant urologist and executive director at AINU Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, who helped explain the role of hydration in kidney health.

"Kidney stones are becoming more common, especially if you live somewhere hot and risk getting dehydrated," the urologist explained, revealing how pe...