How Can I Pass A Kidney Stone At Home?

Do you drink enough water (8 or more glasses of water a day)?

Do you drink lemon juice or lemon-flavored water?

Do you eat citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges)?

Are you trying to stay active and walk around instead of lying down or sitting?

Do you drink parsley juice?

Do you avoid food rich in oxalate (beans, beer, beets, berries, chocolate, coffee, cranberries, and dark green vegetables, like spinach)?

Do you avoid sugary, caffeinated beverages (soda or sweet tea)?

Have you reduced your intake of salt and foods rich in animal proteins?

Are you taking medication prescribed by your doctor (alpha blocker) to help you pass a kidney stone?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you pass a kidney stone at home. The most important thing you can do to pass a kidney stone is to drink plenty of water. Excess fluid will stimulate urination and help move a stone along your urinary tract. You should drink 8 or more glasses of water a day. It usually takes a few weeks to a few months for the stone to pass. A great way to speed up the elimination of kidney stones is to drink water with lemon. Lemon contains a chemical called citrate, which contributes to the fragmentation of kidney stones.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to pass a kidney stone at home. Your doctor may prescribe medications that relax the ureter muscles and help the stones to pass more easily and with less pain. It is also good to walk around, if possible, because movement can speed up the elimination of stones. Try drinking parsley juice. Parsley is a diuretic, which means that it promotes urination and increases the amount of urine, making it easier for the stone to pass. Avoid sugary, caffeinated beverages, such as soda or sweet tea, as well as oxalate-rich food.