Deepak Singh Deepak Singh Asked 4 months ago

What is good to drink for kidney stones?

I've had kidney stones once before and it was a very painful experience. I want to prevent them from coming back. Aside from drinking water, what else is good to drink for kidney stones to help flush them out or prevent formation?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Hey, kidney stones are super painful, I know! Don't stress too much about what to drink initially, just focus on drinking lots and lots of water to flush them out. Lemon water is also often recommended, but really, plain water is your best friend. And if it's too painful, definitely see a doc!

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Dude, kidney stones sound scary AF. From what I heard, drinking a ton of water is key. Like, serious hydration. And my mom always talks about nimbu pani for almost everything, maybe that helps too? But if it's severe, I'd say hit up the doctor, don't try to be a hero.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Kidney stones, another delightful bonus of middle age! My neighbour had them, said it was worse than childbirth. He swore by just drinking so much water he felt like a fish. And some apple cider vinegar in water, but always consult your doctor first, don't want to add stomach acid problems to kidney stones!

Shweta Rao Shweta Rao Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, kidney stones are incredibly painful and frightening. The most important thing is to keep yourself hydrated. Water, water, and more water! Lemon juice mixed in water (without sugar) is often suggested as the citrate can help. But if the pain is unbearable, please seek emergency medical attention.

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Aparna Menon Aparna Menon Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For kidney stones, hydration is paramount to help pass the stone and prevent new ones. Drinking plenty of plain water is the primary recommendation. Lemon juice (citrate-rich) can be beneficial for certain types of stones. However, the best advice comes from a urologist after determining the type and size of your stone. Self-treating can be counterproductive.

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