It should be noted that this headline appears to be about kidney stones (a medical/health topic), not chemical-industry news, so I'll provide a direct translation: Common Misconceptions About Kidney Stones

Myths About Kidney Stones The frequency of kidney stone occurrence has been increasing in recent years due to many factors such as inadequate water intake, excessive salt consumption, prolonged high-protein diets, and sedentary lifestyle. Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner, Urology Specialist at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, notes that kidney stones, which are detected more frequently in people aged 20-50 and occur more often in men than women, are a recurrent disease: "Kidney stones can recur within 10 years in 50% of patients with kidney stones. Stones formed within the kidney generally progress silently and are detected by chance, while stones moving from the kidney toward the urinary tract present with a dramatic picture including severe flank pain, nausea, vomiting, urinary complaints, blood in urine, and fever. The pain associated with stone passage is considered one of the most severe pains a person can experience. Prompt clarification of the diagnosis and emergency relief of pain are the first steps that must be taken." he said. Regarding kidney stone treatment, Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner notes that medical treatment is applied for passable stone sizes, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is used for stones suitable for crushing, and endoscopic surgical intervention is applied for stones unsuitable for both methods. He states that widespread misconceptions about this common disease delay diagnosis and treatment. Urology Specialist Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner explained seven common myths about kidney stones and provided important warnings and recommendations.  

"I passed the stone, I'm cured!" False!

Patients generally assume that once severe pain subsides, they may have passed the stone and the disease will not recur. However, the patient must remain under medical supervision during the stone passage treatment process and after its completion. Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner notes that the treatment process cannot be considered complete until it is definitively confirmed that the stone has passed, stating: "For patients confirmed to have passed a stone, if another passable stone exists, medical expulsion therapy and additional recommendations can be provided."  

"Drinking water is the ideal treatment for kidney stones!" False!

Increasing fluid intake for kidney stones, which is primarily met through water consumption, is undoubtedly very important. However, drinking water alone is not sufficient for kidney stone treatment. It is beneficial to drink at least two to three liters of water daily. It should be remembered that excessive fluid intake can also have negative effects.

"Mineral waters and herbal remedies are very helpful in stone passage!" False!

Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner, noting that medical treatment for stones must be recommended by a urologist, states: "Every person's stone is unique. Information obtained from other acquaintances who have passed stones or from one's surroundings can produce incorrect results in an individual. Treatment planning should take into account many characteristics such as the anatomical structure of the person's urinary tract, the location and size of the stone, its effect on kidney function, the presence of other diseases or medication use. No miraculous water or plant has been scientifically proven to eliminate stones or facilitate their passage. Moreover, herbal remedies and methods with very low evidence levels can lead to serious dangers."  

"All flank pain is caused by kidney stones!" False!

Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner stated: "While flank pain is an important finding in stones detected in the urinary tract, this is not always the case. For this reason, differential diagnosis of other diseases that can cause pain and diseases of adjacent abdominal organs may be necessary."  

"Calcium is the source of stones. It should be restricted in the diet!" False!

Although calcium is the main component in the most commonly seen stone types, the problem cannot be treated by restricting calcium intake. Daily calcium intake should not be reduced indiscriminately. Calcium restriction can only be determined through appropriate evaluation.  

"Surgery is the last resort in stone treatment!" False!

Urology Specialist Prof. Dr. Enis Rauf Coşkuner states: "A urologist should decide how your treatment will be planned. It is more appropriate to leave the sequence of treatment or what the first treatment will be to his decision. If you have alternatives, your physician will offer you options. However, under certain conditions, the surgical method may need to be the first option."  

"I had surgery, I won't have any more problems!" False!

Since stone disease spans a long period in a person's life, patients who have passed a stone or undergone surgery are kept under periodic follow-up. Thus, patients are monitored for new stone formation risk, and newly detected stones are treated more easily and consciously. Additionally, the stone can be analyzed, and through blood and urine tests performed on the patient for stone formation, measures can be taken to reduce the likelihood of stone formation.