India, Sept. 9 -- Kidney stones are a condition that is shrouded in myths and misconceptions; and one of the biggest myths is that too much consumption of milk can cause it. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Aakil Khan, consultant urologist, KIMS Hospitals, Thane said, "Milk doesn't form kidney stones; inadequate hydration and too much salt are the actual offenders. Don't blame milk, blame the lack of water in your day." Also read | Urologist reveals 4 types of kidney stones, biggest risk factors and gives prevention tips

"The majority of kidney stones in India are calcium oxalate stones. But that doesn't put food calcium in the frame. In fact, calcium in milk binds with oxalate in the gut and prevents it from being absorbed into th...