How to Prevent Kidney Stones From Reoccurring

Kidney stones can be painful and can interfere with daily life. If large, they can also lead to surgery. Taking steps to prevent the formation of kidney stones can help you reduce the chance of getting one.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Small mesh strainer

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Instructions

Instructions

• 1

  Keep your body hydrated. This can be done by drinking a minimum of six to eight, (8-oz.) glasses of water every day. Increase your water intake if you are taking part in a physically strenuous activity or you are outside in hot weather.

• 2

  Increase low sodium foods to help reduce the sodium intake in your daily diet. Use salt substitutes and other spices for cooking flavor. Increase the amount of no-processed foods in your diet. Processed foods tend to have higher sodium content.

• 3

  Urinate through a medical strainer to catch any stones that you pass. Have them analyzed to determine what kind of stones they are. Have your doctor recommend a diet tailored to preventing future stones from forming.

• 4

  Have your physician perform routine lab and urinalysis work done on your body to determine your risk for kidney stone development.