Sneha Prakash Sneha Prakash Asked 9 months ago

Why would water facilitate the passage of kidney stones?

My uncle had kidney stones, and the doctor told him to drink a lot of water. Someone told me that water actually helps the stones pass. How does drinking water help with kidney stones?

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Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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My son had kidney stones once, and the doctor told us to make him drink so much water! The idea is that water increases the urine flow, which helps to push the stone along. It's like flushing a pipe, you know? It really helped him pass it, though it was painful.

Mira Singh Mira Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Staying hydrated is a very good practice for overall health, it's a blessing for our body. When you drink enough water, it helps cleanse the system, and that can gently help in passing anything that shouldn't be there. Stay positive and take care of your body, it's a temple.

Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh, it's like giving your body a little internal water slide for the stones! 💧 😂 The more water you drink, the more your body can try to push those stubborn stones out. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Stay strong! 💪

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Diya Reddy Diya Reddy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My fitness app has a hydration tracker, and it always reminds me how important water is. For kidney stones, it's like providing a lubricant and a push. More water means more urine, which helps literally flush out the stone. Super important for urinary tract health!

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My doctor told me that water helps in two ways. First, it dilutes the concentration of minerals in the urine, preventing new stones from forming and existing ones from growing larger. Second, the increased urine flow creates pressure that can help dislodge and move existing stones through the ureter. It’s critical for treatment.

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Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When my uncle had kidney stones, the doctors at Apollo Hospital clearly explained that proper hydration is key. They said water dilutes the urine and increases its volume, making it easier for the stone to travel down the urinary tract. Always ask your doctor to explain these things thoroughly.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I've heard about this! Like, if you drink a lot of water, your pee quantity increases, right? So it kind of creates a current to move the stone out. Makes sense if you think about it like a river pushing things downstream.

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