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I have a stuck 3x7mm kidney stone in lower ureter(minimal/rare pain). urine flows through. can drinking lemon juice break up stone over time?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends on the stone: Depending on the chemical composition of the stone (such as calcium oxalate), lemon juice might help slightly, but probably not enough to dissolve the stone. If the stone is made of uric acid, lemon juice won't help. You may need lithotripsy (shock waves) or a cystoscopy to manually remove the stone if it doesn't eventually pass. If the stone is blocking the ureter, it could damage the kidney.
Answered 10/17/2017
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Stone: Not sure about lemon juice, but water - lots of it .. Is definitely indicated.
Answered 12/18/2013
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Passing Stones: Lemon juice for certain patients can help prevent stone formation but really will not help in passage. I agree that significant hydration is important, your doctor should also add tamulosin to help facilitate the process.
Answered 6/14/2018
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