Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 7 months ago

What is the best way to pass a kidney stone?

My brother just had a kidney stone removed, and he said the pain was unbearable. I've heard there are ways to pass them naturally if they're small. What's the best way to try and pass a kidney stone at home?

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Lakshmi Rao Lakshmi Rao Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Oh, kidney stones are very painful, I hope you are okay. My uncle had them and his doctor told him to drink lots of water and a special type of lemon juice mix. But you should really see a doctor first, they can tell you the best way based on the stone size and type. Don't try anything without proper advice, dear.

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, I wouldn't know the 'best way' for everyone, as it really depends on your specific case. Mere saath hua tha ek baar, and the pain was unbearable. My doctor gave me some meds and told me to just keep drinking water like crazy. It passed eventually, but it was not fun at all. Pls talk to a good urologist.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh no, hope you're not going through that right now! 😬 I've heard it's super painful. My aunt had them and her doc said keep chugging water like there's no tomorrow! 💧 But seriously, get it checked by a proper doctor, they will guide you best! Take care! 😊

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Arjun Kumar Arjun Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I've heard about kidney stones from friends, and it sounds like a nightmare. They all said drinking a lot of water is key, and some mentioned 'patharchatta' leaves as a home remedy, but I don't know how effective that is. Always better to consult a doctor for this kind of thing, right?

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Kidney stones can be serious, so please, please don't just ask online. You need to get proper medical advice from a doctor. They'll do scans and tell you exactly what kind of stone it is and what treatment is best, whether it's meds, lithotripsy, or something else. It's not something to self-treat.

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