How to Pass a 4 Millimeter Kidney Stone

Kidney stones form when there is a deficiency or unbalance in water, calcium and other vitamins and minerals in the body. In most cases, kidney stones can naturally be expelled from the body without major side effects. Kidney stones that are 4 mm or smaller have a 90-percent chance of passing without the need for any type of medical procedure, according to Streetdirectory.com.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh fruit juice

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink at least one 8-oz. glass of water every hour you are awake. An increase in water consumption helps the kidney stone move along more quickly. This is the most important step in kidney stone treatment.

• 2

  Stay active. Moving around and exercising helps a kidney stone pass more quickly.

• 3

  Limit your salt intake to about 1 tsp. per day. An excess of salt can increase the calcium levels in your bloodstream, which could either make your current kidney stone bigger or cause more stones to form.

• 4

  Drink plenty of fruit juice. Some of the most beneficial juices are lemon, orange and apple. Drink only fresh juice if possible.

• 5

  Take an over-the-counter pain medication to help ease the pain. It will likely cause some discomfort to pass a 4 mm kidney stone. Do not exceed the recommended dosage listed on the medicine package.