Question 1

can you tell me is lemon juice really help to dissolve kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

No : There is no evidence that lemon juice dissolve kidney stones.

Question 2

is there any way to dissolve a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Once formed, it would be like trying to dissolve a stone in your garden. Try to pass it if it is painful and ignore it if is not. In either case if you have not had an evaluation by an expert in kidney stones, usually and endocrinologist, seek help to prevent more stones. To pass it, drink a lot of pure water and try relaxation exercises to try to relax the ureter to let the stone pass.

Question 3

what foods should kidney stone patients avoid?  why?

Accepted Answer

Diet changes: There are several types of kidney stones. Each has its own dietary recommendations. Stones can be of uric acid, calcium oxalate or even infectious stones. Please consult further in health tap for your personalized review. Good luck!

Question 4

are there any home remedies to dissolve kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Calcium oxylate stones cannot be dissolved.  Uric acid stones can sometimes be reduced in size by alkalinizing  the urine.  This can be achieved by taking sodium bicarbonate tablets.  Have your urologist assess your stones if possible to determine type.

Question 5

what are good foods to eat or drink to make kidney stone smaller?

Accepted Answer

Plenty of water: Increase in water intake to have a urine output of more than 2.5 liter is the only proven way of reducing risk of kidney stones. It is less likely for a established stone to become smaller over time, however modification in diet and risk factors can be helpful depending on the composition of stone.

Question 6

what to do if i have kidney stones. any foods that will help or make worse?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It totally depends on the type of stones you produce.  Have one analyzed.

Question 7

my boyfriend has kidney stones he doesnt know what kind he has if they are oxlataes or acid ones what type of foods can he eat and not eat ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If stones are calcium and he has only had one occurrence shoud really not need to avoid anything specific. If everyone in his family has calcium stones and this is like his 3rd occurrence he shoud be evaluated for a familial condition that requires medicine. As far as Uris acid stones often times u will be precribed a purine free diet. It is extensive so google this to get more information

Question 8

please suggest what food to avoid during a diagnosis of a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no merit in trying to alter your diet until you see a urologist and determine the most likely cause of your stones.

Question 9

what is good food for removing 2 mm kidney stone at mid calyx of lift kidney?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: No dietary effort will have any impact to the existing 2-mm stone. But for recurrent stone formers without specific comprehensive stone work-up, a general advice to keep up a daily urine output more than 2500 cc + decrease oral consumption of salt, red meat, &amp; dairy products by &gt;50% is decent and reasonable.

Question 10

what foods can i eat that don't have calcium or dairy in it. i have kidney stones ?

Accepted Answer

Low-salt diet: Surprisingly, avoiding calcium is not the right thing to do and could even lead to bone loss. Studies have shown that the best diet to prevent kidney recurrent stones is a normal calcium, low animal-protein, low-salt diet. Cutting back on store-bought, ready-to-eat food and increasingvegetables might help. Read more at the national kidney foundation. http://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/diet.cfm.

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Are there any home remedies to dissolve kidney stones?

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What are good foods to eat or drink to make kidney stone smaller?

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What to do if i have kidney stones. any foods that will help or make worse?

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My boyfriend has kidney stones he doesnt know what kind he has if they are oxlataes or acid ones what type of foods can he eat and not eat ?

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Please suggest what food to avoid during a diagnosis of a kidney stone?

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What is good food for removing 2 mm kidney stone at mid calyx of lift kidney?

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What foods can i eat that don't have calcium or dairy in it. i have kidney stones ?

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