Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Asked 8 months ago

What to drink to dissolve kidney stones?

I've developed a kidney stone and it's causing me a lot of pain. My doctor said it's small enough that it might pass on its own. Are there any drinks that can help dissolve kidney stones or make them pass more easily?

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Girish Rao Girish Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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For dissolving kidney stones, it's not as simple as just drinking something. My doctor emphasized that the type of stone matters. Drinking plenty of water is universally good, and lemon water helps with some types of stones because of the citrate. But with high BP, I also need to be careful about what I consume. A good lifestyle and regular checkups are crucial, so definitely see a urologist.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, kidney stones ki takleef bahut zyada hoti hai. Hamare zamane mein toh log patharchatta ke patte ka ras peete the, aur kulthi (horse gram) ka paani bhi dete the. Aur haan, nimbu paani toh hamesha se hi achha maana jaata hai. Lekin aajkal toh doctors bhi hain, toh unki baat sunna sabse achha hai. Yeh sab toh bas thoda sahara hai.

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Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

To dissolve kidney stones, man, the best 'drink' is just pure water, and lots of it. Aim for like 3-4 liters a day to really flush things out. Lemon water also helps because of the citric acid. But listen, don't think you can just drink your way out of it; a doctor needs to assess the size and type of stone. Diet and exercise are good for prevention, but for existing stones, medical advice is key.

Sneha Kale Sneha Kale Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, kidney stones ko dissolve karna is tricky, actually. My cousin had them and he was told to drink loads of water, like constantly. And nimbu paani (lemon water) without sugar was a big one for him. They say it helps break them down. But seriously, go to a urologist first, they'll tell you what kind of stone you have and what actually works.

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Pranav Mehta Pranav Mehta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Don't fall for every internet claim about 'dissolving' kidney stones with some magic drink. That's dangerous. Some drinks, like lemon water, might help prevent certain types of stones or aid passage, but true dissolution depends on the stone type and size, and often requires medication. Always verify with a urologist before trying anything, these are your kidneys we're talking about!

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