Ashish Patel Ashish Patel Asked 4 months ago

Can kidney stones dissolve?

I've heard about some home remedies or medicines that can help break down kidney stones. Can kidney stones actually dissolve, or do they always have to pass or be removed?

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Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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In our older days, we believed that drinking barley water (jo ka paani) regularly could help break down and dissolve certain small stones. While these traditional ways can support your kidneys, you must consult a doctor because some hard stones simply cannot be dissolved and need proper medical treatment.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, certain types of stones, like uric acid stones, can be dissolved with specific medications prescribed by a doctor.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I know how stressful it is to think about surgery or passing a painful stone. It's reassuring to know that some stones can actually be dissolved with the right medicine, depending on what they are made of. Please talk to a urologist who can help ease your anxiety and give you the right plan.

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Sanjay Banerjee Sanjay Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I tried drinking oceans of water thinking my calcium stone would dissolve like sugar in my morning tea, but alas, it doesn't work that way! Only specific types like uric acid stones dissolve with doctor's meds. For the rest, you just have to flush them out or get them treated.

Sneha Nair Sneha Nair Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I am a bit confused and nervous about this. Do all types of kidney stones dissolve if we take the right syrup, or is it only possible for very small ones? I would really appreciate if someone could explain this a bit.

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Amina Begum Amina Begum Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, some stones can be dissolved with the help of medications that make your urine less acidic. Don't worry too much, just consult a good doctor and they will guide you on the best way to handle it.

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