Recently, I was diagnosed with kidney stones and my doctor prescribed me some medication and advised me to conduct a follow-up examination one month later. During my follow-up examination last week, I was surprised to find out that I still had 6 kidney stones, with 5 of them having been dissolved. My doctor then emphasized the importance of drinking plenty of water and performing daily low-intensity exercises with frequent physical activity. I then asked my doctor if I could drink cola, to which she firmly replied, 'No.' She explained that cola contains numerous substances that require filtration through the kidneys, which can put a heavy burden on the organ and increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
I then visited another reputable hospital in Suzhou, which is ranked second in the city's top three hospitals, and underwent a B-ultrasound examination. The results were consistent with my previous examination, with the doctor advising me to drink plenty of water and perform daily low-intensity exercises with frequent physical activity. When I asked the doctor if I could drink cola, she replied, 'You can have it.' I then asked if the food additives in cola could increase the burden on my kidneys, to which she replied that such substances are present in very small quantities and that my kidneys filter out many substances each day. She warned me to be more concerned about the high calorie content of cola, which can lead to obesity and related health problems, and about the possible effects of carbonated drinks on calcium absorption, which may cause bone related problems.
I then asked if there are any scientific documents that have investigated the impact of cola on kidney health, with a citation count of over 100. Can anyone provide me with such information?