Three Liters of Cola a Day: 35 Stones Removed from His Body (video)

Doctors have long issued numerous warnings about the serious harm that excessive consumption of carbonated drinks can cause to health. However, there are still people who do not take these recommendations seriously. A case that happened to a man in Brazil once again confirmed that carbonated beverages can indeed pose serious risks.

Brazilian urologist Tales Andrade publicly disclosed a patient’s condition and used it as a clear example to show that excessive consumption of carbonated drinks can lead to a severe form of urolithiasis (urinary stone disease). According to the report, the patient drank more than three liters of cola per day, and as a result, 35 stones formed in his bladder at the same time.

Experts explain that carbonated drinks—especially cola—contain large amounts of sugar and phosphoric acid. These substances sharply increase the acidity of urine and thus create conditions for the formation of stones in the kidneys and bladder. This situation is especially common among individuals who regularly and excessively consume cola.

The stones that form in the kidneys pass through the urinary tract into the bladder and cause severe pain, difficulty urinating, and symptoms such as blood in the urine. If the issue is not treated in time, it can lead to inflammation and even kidney failure.

According to Dr. Tales Andrade, a complex and prolonged surgery was performed to remove the stones from the Brazilian patient’s bladder. Although the surgery was successful, the patient will need a long recovery and a strict diet. He was advised to completely eliminate carbonated drinks from his life and to consume only clean water.

This case is not just a single surgery, but a serious warning demonstrating the harmful effects of carbonated beverages on health. Such drinks are especially popular among young people and children. However, it is important not to forget that their long-term impact poses a real danger to health.

Urologists and dietitians emphasize that consuming carbonated drinks instead of water can seriously harm the human body. Along with increasing urine acidity, they also contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and many other serious health issues.

Doctors repeatedly stress the need to raise awareness in society about this issue and promote drinking sufficient amounts of water instead of carbonated drinks. It is especially important to seek medical help immediately if pain occurs in the abdomen, back, or waist area, or if there are difficulties in urination.

Additionally, due to the high sugar content in carbonated drinks, regular consumption not only damages the kidneys and bladder but also harms the bones and teeth. Phosphoric acid erodes tooth enamel, leading to rapid decay.

Although the habit of consuming carbonated drinks has become widespread among youth, preventing their negative effects requires a joint effort from parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Only in this way can we ensure a healthy and happy life for future generations.

Dr. Tales Andrade and other specialists strongly advise patients to follow a healthy diet and switch to water and natural beverages instead of carbonated drinks. Above all, protecting one's health before the serious consequences of such dangerous habits emerge must be a personal priority for everyone.

Thus, this incident once again confirms the importance of being cautious with carbonated drinks and continuously remembering their negative consequences. After all, protecting one’s health is the most important responsibility of every individual.