How to Ease Kidney Stones

Kidney stones form due to a buildup in minerals in the urine. They usually start in the kidney and then get caught in places where they crystallize and form stones. A lack of water in the diet is a contributing factor. By drinking adequate amounts of water daily, you can reduce the likelihood of a kidney stone. Once a stone forms, it must be passed through the urine and this is a very painful process that may take up to two weeks. Occasionally surgery may be needed to remove the stone.

Instructions

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  Drink 12 cups of water over the course of a day. This is absolutely essential in helping to pass the kidney stone through the urine and it will actually help to break down larger kidney stones that would usually be too large to pass.

• 2

  Apply a heat pack to the area to relax the muscles and ease the pain associated with the kidney stone. You may also have a friend or family member massage the area gently to help the muscles in the area relax.

• 3

  Drink apple cider vinegar. It contains a fiber called pectin that clings to toxins and chemicals in the body and bloodstream and actually flushes them out of the body through the urine.

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  See a doctor. He may prescribe an antispasmodic, painkiller or muscle relaxant. These can also be purchased over the counter at a drugstore in smaller doses, and a friend or family member may help to pick you up a medication.

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  Avoid caffeine and acidic foods. Add fresh parsley to your meals as parsley is a strong cleanser for the kidneys.

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  Make sure you get plenty of bed rest. A kidney stone may make you feel nauseous and dizzy, making bed rest necessary.