Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Asked 9 months ago

How much apple cider vinegar to drink for kidney stones?

My husband often gets kidney stones, and someone told him apple cider vinegar might help. We're wondering what quantity he should drink daily to help with this condition, without causing any other problems.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Hey buddy, don't stress too much! While some people swear by drinking 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water for kidney stones, it's not a guaranteed cure. Keep drinking loads of water and definitely let a doctor check you out if the pain gets bad.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying and painful kidney stone symptoms can be, I used to panic so much about it. Some say 15ml of ACV in water helps, but please don't rely only on this. Getting a proper ultrasound will give you peace of mind and the right treatment plan.

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Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

ACV won't do much if your overall hydration and diet are off. If you are prone to stones, make sure you are drinking at least 3-4 liters of water daily and keeping your sodium intake low. A spoon of ACV in water is fine for gut health, but hydration is the real key.

Meera Swaminathan Meera Swaminathan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Dealing with chronic health issues has taught me that we must get regular lab tests done rather than guessing at home. ACV is very acidic and might not even suit your system. Please get your kidney function and calcium levels tested and see a specialist.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My doctor clearly told me that apple cider vinegar is not a proven treatment to dissolve kidney stones. At most, the citric acid in lemon juice is recommended to help prevent certain stones. If you still want to take ACV, never exceed 1-2 tablespoons diluted in a huge glass of water.

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