Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

How to treat passing a kidney stone?

My uncle recently passed a kidney stone and he said it was extremely painful. He was asking if there are any tips or remedies that can help someone going through this process, maybe to make it a bit easier. Just want to be prepared if it ever happens to me or someone close.

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Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Oh man, kidney stones are the absolute worst pain. I just passed one last month. My urologist told me to drink tons of water, like 3-4 liters a day, and he gave me some pain meds and alpha-blockers to help it pass. They also advised me to collect the stone for analysis so they could figure out what kind it was and prevent future ones. Hope you feel better soon!

Devanand Swami Devanand Swami Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

This too shall pass, my friend. Physical ailments can be very challenging, but maintaining a calm mind helps. Focus on your doctor's advice, drink enough water, and trust in your body's ability to heal. Keep positive thoughts.

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Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh wow, kidney stones sound absolutely terrifying from what I've read. Is it really as painful as they say? I always try to drink a lot of water hoping to avoid things like this. Hope you're getting good medical advice and relief!

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

For passing kidney stones, usually doctors prescribe lots of water and some medicines for pain. My dadi used to say having kulthi daal (horse gram) water helps, and lemon water too. But if the pain is too much or you have fever, definitely don't delay seeing a doctor, home remedies are only for mild cases.

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Kiran Patel Kiran Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Diet plays a huge role in kidney stones, especially for vegetarians. My nutritionist always advises to limit oxalate-rich foods like spinach, beetroots, and nuts if you're prone to calcium oxalate stones. And really, really push the water intake. It's tough but necessary.

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