Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 5 months ago

What to eat to help kidney stones?

I've had kidney stones a couple of times, and the pain is unbearable. I'm trying to be more careful with my diet to prevent them from coming back. Are there specific foods or drinks that help keep kidney stones away?

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Deepak Choudhary Deepak Choudhary Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Been there, done that, passed many stones! The key is hydration, bhai. Drink at least 3-4 liters of water. For diet, cut down on spinach, tomatoes, bhindi, and nuts if your stones are oxalate type. Citrus fruits like lemon water are very helpful. But first, know your stone type from the doc.

Swati Deshpande Swati Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, I totally get it, kidney stones are so painful and scary. My friend had them. She was advised to drink plenty of water and lemon juice. Also, reduce high oxalate foods like spinach and chocolate. It's a tough time, wishing you relief.

Priyanka Reddy Priyanka Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While I don't have kidney stones, managing PCOS means I'm always cautious with diet. For kidney stones, I've heard doctors usually suggest lots of water and reducing sodium. But everyone's body is different, so please consult a nephrologist for proper guidance, don't just follow random advice.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Please, don't ignore kidney stone symptoms like I did! It led to a bigger problem. See a doctor first and get tests done. They can tell you exactly what kind of stones you have and what specific diet changes you need. Drinking water is generally good, but specific foods depend on the stone type.

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Meera Sharma Meera Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Kidney stones? Sounds like another reason to be sleep-deprived from the pain! Haha. Honestly, I'd just chug water all day. And maybe cut down on that extra chai or coffee if it's dehydrating. But for real advice, definitely a doc.

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