How to Pass Kidney Stones With Natural Products

Kidney stones can form when salts and other minerals do not leave the body. The small pebbles in the urinary tract can vary in size and can cause tremendous pain. They are relatively common, affecting one in 20 people at some time in their lives. Anyone who has experienced kidney stones understands the importance of passing them.

Instructions

Passing Kidney Stones Naturally

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  Strain when you use the bathroom. By straining when you urinate, the kidney stone may pass. Use a strainer to catch the stone so that it can be tested by your doctor.

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  Include exercise in your routine. It may be hard to exercise, because kidney stones can be painful, but it is important to move around so that they can be passed.

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  Drink plenty of water, a minimum of eight glasses a day. Water flushes out the body and can help pass a kidney stone.

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  Consume citric acid such as that found in lemons and oranges. Citric acid breaks down hard minerals, which are the foundation of kidney stones.

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  Limit soft drinks, especially colas, because they contain phosphoric acid, a stone inducer. Also limit your coffee consumption, as large amounts of caffeine increase calcium passed in the urine. Calcium is a mineral that helps form kidney stones.

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  Consume no more than two servings of any meat a day, as meat encourages the formation of kidney stones.

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  Restrict salt intake. Excessive salt is a primary cause of calcium buildup in the body. By limiting salt intake to a tablespoon a day, you are less likely to develop kidney stones, and the ones present in the body have an opportunity to pass.

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  Take pain medication. Kidney stones can be passed naturally at home. But they are painful. Medication can be taken to alleviate the pain and help pass the kidney stone. A prescription from the doctor may be necessary if over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, do not reduce the pain.