Beware of the habit of urinating small amounts that indicates dehydration, which can cause urinary tract stones

Illustration of drinking a lot of water. (Freepik)

JAKARTA - A healthy body can be seen from daily habits, including urination habits. In normal conditions, adults who drink 2-3 liters a day will urinate 2-2.5 liters per day.

"In simple terms, if we urinate 6 times and the urine is clear, that's just normal," said Urology Specialist at Premiere Bintaro Hospital, Dr. Teguh Risesa Djufri, Sp. U., FICS, during a media discussion at Dharmawansa, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

If a person does not experience normal urination time, it can be a sign of a health disorder. One of the health disorders related to abnormal urination is dehydration.

"If we urinate 6 times but the urine is cloudy, thick, it means dehydration," he added.

If you experience this, it must be immediately overcome. This is because dehydration that is not handled properly can cause urinary tract stones.

Lack of fluid or dehydration makes urine very concentrated. This condition causes waste substances such as calcium and uric acid to precipitate and crystallize, which can gradually grow into stones.

Therefore, if you have the habit of urinating which indicates dehydration, it is recommended to immediately meet the daily fluid needs, which is ideally around 2 to 3 liters per day.

"Drinking the right thing means we drink regularly in a certain amount. Normally we should drink one glass of 300 cc every two to three hours.

It is also recommended to limit the consumption of excessive salt and animal protein foods. Consume foods rich in water-rich fiber that help provide additional fluid and electrolyte intake to keep the body hydrated.