Prakash Joshi Prakash Joshi Asked 4 months ago

How to remove kidney stones naturally?

I've been diagnosed with kidney stones, and the pain can be quite severe. I'm looking for natural ways to help pass them or even prevent new ones from forming. What are some effective natural remedies to remove kidney stones?

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Karthik Ramaswamy Karthik Ramaswamy Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, I haven't slept properly in three days because of this stupid back ache. I've been chugging water like a madman hoping this tiny stone finally leaves my body. If anyone has a magic trick to make it pass tonight so I can sleep, please let me know!

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I went to a urologist at a major hospital when I had kidney pain. They did an ultrasound to check the stone size first, because large stones cannot pass naturally and can block your urine. Please consult a specialist and get a scan before trying any home remedies.

Bhaskar Chatterjee Bhaskar Chatterjee Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

In my fifty years, I have seen many people pass small stones simply by drinking plenty of water and fresh coconut water daily. However, you must be patient and keep a watch. If the pain becomes severe or you see blood, do not wait at home, go straight to the clinic.

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Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I tried drinking barley water and ignoring the mild ache, but the stone ended up blocking my urinary tract, and I had to be rushed for emergency surgery due to high fever and infection. Please do not play with kidney pain. See a urologist and get proper advice.

Aditi Phadke Aditi Phadke Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Actually, drinking water is the only real way, yaar. Don't fall for those weird boiled syrup hacks people post online. Just keep yourself super hydrated and if the pain gets too bad, go see a doctor immediately instead of suffering.

Meenakshi Vyas Meenakshi Vyas Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Drinking lots of water and fresh lemon juice can help with certain small calcium stones, but you must avoid foods high in oxalates like spinach, tomatoes, and beetroot. Keep your diet simple, reduce table salt, and consult a dietician to understand what foods you need to limit based on your stone type.

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I successfully passed a 4mm stone last year just by drinking 3 to 4 liters of water daily and taking the spasm medication my doctor prescribed. Keep moving, walk a lot, and track your urine output. But remember, this only works for very small stones; anything above 6mm usually needs medical intervention.

Savita Deshpande Savita Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is extremely risky to try passing kidney stones naturally without knowing their actual size. If a stone is too big, it can get stuck in the ureter and cause severe kidney swelling or infection. Please get an ultrasound done first to know if it's safe to wait.

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