Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Asked 4 months ago

Is there medication to dissolve kidney stones?

I've heard some people say you can take medicine to get rid of kidney stones without an operation. Is there really medication that can dissolve kidney stones, or is that just a myth?

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Rita D'Souza Rita D'Souza Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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There are some alkalizing syrups that help break down uric acid stones, but please see a doctor first. I tried to ignore my stone thinking it would dissolve, but it blocked my ureter and I had to get an emergency procedure done.

Shastri Ramachandran Shastri Ramachandran Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Along with the medications doctors give to dissolve certain types of stones, practicing deep breathing and drinking coconut water helps calm the system. Do consult a specialist to understand your stone's composition first.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

In my 60 years, I have seen many family members pass stones easily with basic medical syrups and plenty of water. If the stone is small, it usually flushes out without any surgery. Keep your spirits up.

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Vikram Rao Vikram Rao Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, specific syrups can dissolve uric acid stones, but calcium stones usually don't dissolve easily and need to be flushed out. Save your time and get a quick ultrasound done to know the exact size and type.

Sunita Fernandes Sunita Fernandes Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Potassium citrate syrups are commonly prescribed to help make the urine less acidic, which can help dissolve or prevent certain stones. But this completely depends on the type of stone, so don't take anything without a doctor's nod.

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Aravind Swamy Aravind Swamy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, some medicines exist, but you cannot decide this on your own. If the stone is too large, trying to dissolve it can cause it to get stuck and cause severe kidney damage. Please get it checked by a urologist first.

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