Olive Oil Treatment for Kidney Stones

Kidney stones form in the kidneys or bladder and are made up of minerals in the urine that attach to the inside of the kidneys. Kidney stones pass through the urethra with the urine and can be extremely painful. The size of the stones can vary from the size of a grain of sand to that of a small pebble. Home remedies that include olive oil can facilitate the passing of these stones and alleviate the symptoms.

Diagnosis

• There is no treatment for kidney stones other than managing the pain and waiting for the stones to pass. Before beginning an olive oil treatment to help pass the stones, you should be diagnosed by a doctor. The symptoms of kidney stones may or may not be present in every case. Symptoms such as a persistent need to urinate are very similar to the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, which must be treated with antibiotics.

  Most people do not seek treatment for kidney stones until there is pain. The doctor will take a blood test to determine if there is an excessive amount of uric acid or calcium in the bloodstream. The urine is collected over a 24-hour period to find the minerals that are present in the kidney stones.
  Ultrasound and CT are two tests the doctor may use to diagnose kidney stones and get a look at the stones inside the body.

Olive Oil Home Remedy

• Once a doctor has diagnosed kidney stones, you may choose a home remedy to help pass the stones quickly. The olive oil/lemon juice remedy uses lemon juice to dissolve the stones. Add 2 ounces of lemon juice to 2 ounces of olive oil and drink with a glass of water. This home remedy should allow the stones to pass within 24 hours.

  There is a risk of complication if the stones are too large to pass through the urethra. A stone that blocks the flow of urine can cause a serious situation. When using this home remedy, watch for a worsening of symptoms. If there is a persistent need to urinate without results, there may be a blockage. You may need to go to the hospital to have this this serious complication diagnosed.

Plan the Remedy

• The olive oil and lemon juice remedy can help to facilitate the passing of kidney stones, but it will not alleviate the pain of their passing. Prepare to be at home for the passage of the stones within the 24-hour period. Over-the-counter pain medication can help manage the pain.