Farhan Khan Farhan Khan Asked 4 months ago

How do guys pass kidney stones?

A friend of mine just had a really painful experience passing a kidney stone. It sounded horrible! I'm trying to understand the process better. How do men typically pass kidney stones, and what does it actually involve?

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Kiran Deshpande Kiran Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Passing a kidney stone depends entirely on its size. Small ones under 5mm can pass naturally with lots of water, but larger ones need medical intervention. Don't delay getting an ultrasound done as it's quite affordable and helps plan the right treatment before it becomes an emergency.

Abhishek Upmanyu Abhishek Upmanyu Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, passing a kidney stone is like trying to push a tiny spike ball through a very narrow pipe. Men will literally cry like babies when it happens. Just drink water like it is your full-time job and pray it is a small one!

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 4 months ago

If the stone is small, it flows down from the kidney to the bladder and out through urine, which can be very painful. But if it is larger than 6mm, it can get stuck and cause severe back pain. Go see a urologist immediately; don't wait for it to pass on its own.

Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

My brother was just diagnosed with a small kidney stone and he is very scared of the pain. Is it true that drinking barley water or coconut water daily helps dissolve it naturally? I would really appreciate any gentle tips.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Bro, don't stress too much, it is a very common issue! Just load up on water, beer is a myth but warm water and lemon juice really help flush it out. If the pain gets too crazy, just take the painkiller your doc prescribed and sleep it off.

Lata Devi Lata Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Keep your mind calm and have faith, physical pain is temporary. Drinking plenty of water and natural liquids like warm lemon water helps flush the system gently. Take care of your health and let the doctor guide you with patience.

Anjali Shinde Anjali Shinde Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Stones pass through urine, and it pain is really bad, ho na. My husband had a 4mm stone and he drank liters of water and coconut water to flush it out. But if the pain is too severe, please don't wait at home and go to the clinic.

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Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Haan, paani toh daba ke peena padega na, tabhi stone nikalega. If the size is small like 3-4mm, it will easily come out with urine in a few days. Just don't bear the extreme pain, take the medicine doc gave you to dilate the path.

Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I panicked like crazy when I saw a thoda blood in my urine because of a stone. But my doctor reassured me that it is common when a small stone moves and scratches the lining. Once I drank enough water and took the prescribed meds, it passed out without any surgery.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I know how terrifying the sudden, sharp back pain of a kidney stone can be, it literally makes you panic. Just take a deep breath and go to a hospital emergency room if the pain is unbearable or if you feel like vomiting. They can give immediate pain relief via IV.

Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

To pass it, you need to flush your system with loads of fluids, but please cut down on high-sodium foods, spinach, and heavy non-veg for a while. It's hard for a foodie to live on simple light meals, but it is much better than experiencing that horrible pain again!

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I have tried everything from horse gram soup to banana stem juice for my family members. While these home remedies are great for small stones, they won't work if the stone is blocking the urinary tract. Keep drinking fluids but keep a urologist's number handy just in case.

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