How to Crush Kidney Stones

Kidney stones can form in the kidneys or in the urinary passage, and they are often expelled through the urine. They can be very small, about the size of a grain of sand, or as large as a bird's egg. Kidney stones are caused by the buildup of chemicals in the urine. These chemicals include uric acid, calcium, oxalic acid and phosphorous. Kidney stones can be crushed using natural methods, but sometimes medical intervention is required.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• 1 tablespoon glycerin
• 25 grams parsley
• White radish

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink plenty of water. Drinking water is the most effective method for naturally treating kidney stones. The recommended amount is at least 12 glasses of water per day. Drinking lots of water will also help ensure the long-term health of your kidneys.

• 2

  Take one tablespoon of glycerin every morning to get rid of kidney stones. You should take the glycerin on an empty stomach for maximum effect.

• 3

  Add approximately 25 grams of parsley to 600 milliliters of water. Bring the water to a boil. Pour it into a cup, and as soon as it cools off enough, drink the resulting liquid, which will aid in naturally crushing your kidney stones.

• 4

  Extract the juice from a white radish each morning. Drink the resulting liquid before eating or drinking anything else. White radish juice is known as an effective method of naturally crushing kidney stones.

• 5

  If medical intervention is necessary, your urologist may recommend extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy to crush your kidney stones. This method crushes the kidney stone by using a shock wave. To break up kidney stones that are less than 5/8 inch in diameter, about 800 to 2,000 shocks are needed.