Vitamin C is supposed to be the ‘go to’ for when you’re feeling under the weather, right? But a new warning…research finds too much Vitamin C can lead to painful side effects like an increased risk of kidney stones, tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract. The signs and symptoms include:
- severe pain from the flank to groin or to the genital area and inner thigh.
- urinary urgency
- sweating
- restlessness
- nausea
- vomiting
- blood in the urine
Experts say more research is needed and they’re continuing to study the connection. In the meantime, if you’re concerned with your Vitamin C intake or think you may have a kidney stone, contact your doctor.
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