Question 1

if i only drink milk and soda, is it possible to get kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Milk contains calcium, a component of stones. Dehydration is more of a factor in stone production. Unless one has a specific metabolic abnormality, milk ingestion doesn't necessarily cause stones.

Sodas have not been definitively linked to stone production. Caffeine within sodas can dehydrate, however. Dehydration, as mentioned above,  is more of a factor in stone production.

Question 2

if i've had kidney stones in past, is it safe for me drink almond milk or herbal teas such as green, oolong, our-eh!

Accepted Answer

What kind of stone?: There are several different kinds of kidney stones and different treatments for each. However, tea appears to be ok (http://www.Healthnewsreview.Org/2012/08/iced-tea-kidney-stones-and-the-study-that-never-existed/). Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/kidney-stones/ds00282 for more info re kidney stones.

Question 3

what is causing kidney stones? they're pure calcium oxylate,but i rarely drink milk, eat ice cream,yogurt,cheese & drink 8-10 lg bottles of h2o daily.

Accepted Answer

Calcium is good: Lots of water is important to prevent stones. But ironically, low dietary Ca actually increases risk of Ca stones. Probably because  less Ca in food increases absorption of oxalate (from plants). More Ca in diet binds w/ oxalate in gut, instead of in urine. Thus fewer stones. Some people excrete excessive Ca in urine, &amp;meds can reduce Ca excretion. Get the Ca/creatinine ratio checked in urine.

Question 4

can drinking water help pass my kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: One of the treatments for kidney stones involves increasing the flow through the kidneys, and water may help some, but an IV of saline (salt water) increases it much more. Drinking salt water is not usually well tolerated, but large volumes of oral or IV fluids that contain various salts and water may help if the stone is not attached or stuck in the ureter.

Question 5

is the calcium in almond milk safe if you have a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: More important is to drink pleny of water ; consume as little salt as possible. Good luck.

Question 6

does drinking lots of water help actually minimize kidney stone pain or does it just hurry the passage?

Accepted Answer

No: Drinking water may help pass the stone but will not decrease the pain level.

Question 7

how much fluid for kidney stone prevention? shouldn't it be based on your weight vs how many ounces you drink?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones: The goal is to make 2 liters of urine per day. Adjust fluid intake accordingly.

Question 8

i have a diagnosed 3mm kidney stone. how long will it take to pass? was in er yesterday for it. any tips? been drinking lots of water.

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone: This stone should pass. Continue strong fluid intake, and strain all urine with a handkerchief to collect the tiny stone and have it analyzed at the laboratory. If you continue to have painful spasms and don't pass the stone, contact a urologist to follow-up and advice.

Question 9

i have 5.5mm kidney stone on my left kidney its non obstructive. is it possible that can flash thru drinking lots of water and medication?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Whiles a 5.5 mm stone may successfully pass, it usually causes a great deal of severe pain in doing so.  The stone may be treated with lithotripsy while it is in a non-obstructing position in the kidney.

Question 10

i am male, weigh 245 pounds, am 6 ft 1, a vegetarian nonsmoker, barely exercise and have had a kidney stone. how much should i be drinking per day?

Accepted Answer

Urine output: because fluid intake can vary based on one's metabolic needs, the better measurement is the amount of urine one puts out. It is generally believed that if you make kidney stones, a goal of 2 L of urine and day is ideal

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I have a diagnosed 3mm kidney stone. how long will it take to pass? was in er yesterday for it. any tips? been drinking lots of water.

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I have 5.5mm kidney stone on my left kidney its non obstructive. is it possible that can flash thru drinking lots of water and medication?

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