Does orange juice help kidney stones?
My father recently had kidney stones, and the doctor advised him to drink more fluids. I read somewhere that orange juice might help. Does orange juice help kidney stones, or is that just a myth?
My father recently had kidney stones, and the doctor advised him to drink more fluids. I read somewhere that orange juice might help. Does orange juice help kidney stones, or is that just a myth?
Orange juice has citrate which can help prevent certain types of stones from growing. But don't just rely on home remedies. Just like I get regular thyroid panels to monitor my health, you must get an ultrasound and see a urologist first.
I know how scary it feels when you think you have kidney stones, the pain is terrifying. While orange juice can help with citrate levels, please don't stress and try to self-treat. Go to a doctor to confirm the size of the stone first.
It can help prevent new stones due to citric acid, but it won't dissolve a large existing stone.
I read so many articles saying orange juice works, but then I worried about the sugar content in it too! It is so confusing. I think it is best to drink mostly water and ask a proper doctor before drinking liters of juice.
When I had kidney stones, the pain was so bad I felt completely helpless and exhausted. People kept suggesting orange juice and lemon water, which are good, but please get professional medical help. You don't have to suffer through this pain alone.
Drinking fresh citrus juices is good for the kidneys, child. But if you have severe, sharp pain in your back or side, or if there is blood in your urine, do not wait for home remedies. Go to a hospital immediately.
Listen, orange juice is not a medicine. It might help stop stones from forming in the future, but if you are in pain right now, go get a scan done. Don't try to cure kidney issues sitting at home.
I tried barley water, lemon juice, and orange juice when I had a 5mm stone. Orange juice is good for prevention, but honestly, drinking 3 liters of plain water daily is what actually helped me pass the stone.
Citric acid in fresh orange juice can help inhibit stone formation, but it is not a quick cure for pain. If you have a busy routine, just keep a large bottle of water on your desk. Get an ultrasound done during the weekend to be sure.
At this age, my body is like a stone quarry! Orange juice has citrate which is supposed to help, but make sure you don't drink the packaged ones with tons of sugar. Otherwise, you'll be managing diabetes next!
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