Home Treatment for Kidney Stones

Home treatment for kidney stones is possible. If you experience kidney stone symptoms, you are not alone. Millions of people around the world know how unbelievably painful passing a kidney stone can be. But, have no fear, stone-sufferer. Kidney stone relief may be near, and best of all, in your own home!

Don’t Grin & Bear It 

     Pain doesn’t make you stronger. Pain only hurts. So, if there are medicines you can use to dull the pain, go for it. Mediations, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), like Advil® and Motrin®, are available over the counter, without a prescription. If the pain is unbearable, talk to your physician, and they may prescribe you stronger pain medicine if necessary.

Water, Water Everywhere 

     Many would argue the best home treatment for kidney stones is water. When passing a kidney stone, you need to keep yourself hydrated. Try drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Basically, you want to keep your urine clear and clean in order to flush kidney stones out of your system.

Avoid Grapefruit Juice! 

     Oh, and since we are on the topic of liquids, DO NOT drink grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice may increase your risk for developing stones.

Collect Your Kidney Stones 

     Your doctor may ask you to keep your stones when they finally pass. Well, what did you think that nifty strainer your doctor gave you was for? Urinate through the strainer and save any stones, including the tiny ones that look like gravel. (If you don’t have a strainer, a coffer filter will do just fine.) Do this for three days until the pain subsides. Keep the stones in a glass or plastic container and bring them to your doctor. A medical professional can determine what kind of stones you passed. This knowledge may help prevent kidney stones in the future.

Eat Your Fruits & Veggies 

     Take advantage of all the wonderful vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates fresh fruits and green, leafy vegetables offer. However, with that in mind, stay away from fruits and vegetables with large amounts of Vitamin C and D. And watch your oxalate intake by eating low-oxalate foods, like plain yogurt, apples, watermelon, egg noodles, and green peas.

Exercise 

     It can be said that exercise cleanses the body and mind. It also can be said that exercise is a great home treatment for kidney stones. Exercise assists with the passage of calcium out of the bloodstream and into the bones. This leads to healthier bones and much less stone formation in the urinary tract. And always remember to keep yourself hydrated during exercise sessions.

There is no argument that kidney stones can be very difficult to deal with. However, with exercise, water and a healthy diet, your kidney stones and the horrible pain they cause soon will be a thing of the past.