Question 1

i have kidney stones there's a stent in me can i go in the hot tub it has saltwater epsom salt jacuzzi for my spasms in my legs?

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Go ahead: There does not seem to be any reason to stay away from a hot tub, because you have a ureteral stent.
Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless, to facilitate the passage of stone and to prevent the formation of new stones.

Question 2

i randomly and frequently crave salt and lemons. my kidneys don't filter correctly and i get a lot of kidney stones, could it be related?

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See your doctor: It would be helpful to have one of your kidney stones analyzed.  Regarding your cravings, be careful with excesses of anything, especially salt.  The lemons will offer some citric acid to your system.  Small amounts should not be a problem.  Talk to your physician.

Question 3

i have reoccurring kidney stones. removed 3 times since end oct.  i increased hydration an quit salt   is there a reason for reoccurrence ?

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Need a specialist: It sounds like you've read or been told correctly: increase water/fluids and decrease sodium. You might have had residual stone debri as a cause or you may have an infection related type stone. There are also genetic, inherited, and dietary causes of stones that simply increasing fluids and cutting back on sodium will not address. You should seek the care of a nephrologist for further testing.

Question 4

do eggs lead to kidney stone formation or worsen an already existing condition of kidney stone? what foods apart from salt should be avoided?

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Here are some ...: Consuming eggs has been not known to have any negative impact onto urinary stone formation. Most patients with recurrent kidney stones are caused by genetic factors leading to poor urine dis-solubility, namely, low stone inhibiting activities, although some less than 15% of cases may re related with RTA, overactive parathyroid, medullary sponge kidneys, etc.
So, ask Doc for more detail...

Question 5

diclofenac sodium tablets l.p.50mg is used for pain of kidney stones?

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It can: It can help with the pain of kidney stones as well as other medications.

Question 6

advice for kidney  stone?

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Nephrolithiasis : Drink plenty of water. Catch the stone when you can and get it analyzed.  Let us know if its calcium oxalate or some other forms of stone.  Depending on the stone type, lemonade maybe beneficial. A blood test is advised.

Question 7

how to fight kidney stone?

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Water: There are many foods to avoid or cut back. I would suggest googling those. Really the most important thing is hydration with plenty of water. Rarely, you may need medications, but this shoule be under the guidance of a urologist.

Question 8

kidney stone of 12mm size?

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See Urology: If symptomatic need to se urology ; may need intervention depending upon the location. If recurrent to see a nephrologist for special testing and treatment. Meanwhile increase water intake if ok to do based on other medical or health problems and low sodium diet.

Question 9

how to get a kidney stone?

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What do you mean?: Do you mean how to remove kidney stone or how kidney stone is formed? Kidney stone is formed and resulted from genetic factors and lifestyle leading to "high" concentration of stone ingredients in the urine of low-dissolving ability to form crystal/stone, usually starting at the tips of papillae of kidneys where urine sipping out into the hollow part of kidneys. ...

Question 10

what makes a kidney stone grow?

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Depends: Depends on the type and the reason for the stones.  Generally hydration (6-8 glasses of water per day), and citrus juice (lemonade/orange) are helpful.  See a urologist if you have recurrent stones (all of the time), for a metabolic stone workup which will examine your urine.

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I have reoccurring kidney stones. removed 3 times since end oct. i increased hydration an quit salt is there a reason for reoccurrence ?

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