A bubble tea disaster as doctors remove 300 kidney stones from woman
Don't forget that hydrating with water differs from hydrating with sweet drinks...
Of all the refreshments that have hit the trending streets over the years, bubble tea has got to be one of the most popular.
Originating in Taiwan, Bubble tea is a cold drink that is usually made with black tea, milk, and some sort of sweetener, not to mention the main ingredient being the bubbles, tapioca pearls.
This drink has certainly become a statement piece for many people, almost in the same way the frappe or iced coffee came to be.
But like all sweet drinks, it should be enjoyed in moderation, because too much of a good thing can be bad for your health.
A 20-year-old woman from Taiwan was a perfect example of how too much of this good drink became bad for her health.
"Doctors in Taiwan removed more than 300 stones from a woman's kidney who used to hydrate herself only with sweetened drinks instead of water, the Independent reported." (NDTV)
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It's true that not many people drink water as much as they should and this could be the effect of that.
"An ultrasound scan showed that her right kidney was swollen with fluid and had hundreds of kidney stones in it. According to the CT scan, the stones were between 5mm and 2cm in size, which had an appearance similar to 'little steamed buns'. When questioned about her condition, she told doctors that she did not enjoy drinking water and instead hydrated herself with beverages such as bubble tea, fruit juice, and alcoholic beverages for years." (NDTV)
Due to the amount of sugary drinks, she suffered "chronic dehydration" and there was a build-up of minerals in her kidneys. We guess that incorporating a balance when it comes to refreshments is just as important as maintaining a healthy food diet.
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