Kidney stones are small deposits of minerals and salts that can develop on the inner surface of the kidney. This occurs when minerals, which are normally dissolved in the urine, stick together as the urine is concentrated. Kidney stones can be painful and difficult to remove. In most cases, treatment is aimed at making a stone small enough that it can exit the body during urination.
Step 1
Drink large quantities of water. According to the University of Rochester's Medical Center, in most cases you can deal with a kidney stone by simply drinking lots of water. This will help in dissolving the stone and may cause you to pass it out.
Step 2
Take lemon juice and olive oil. According to EarthClinic.com, drinking a mixture of 2 oz. olive oil and 2 ounces lemon juice will dissolve kidney stones to a size where they are small enough to be passed.
Step 3
Take allopurinol. This prescription medication is effective at treating kidney stones that are made of calcium or uric acid.
Step 4
Take antibiotics. One type of kidney stones, known as struvite stones, are the result of urinary tract infections. Your doctor will be able to prescribe antibiotics to counteract these infections if they are the cause of your kidney stones.
Tips and Warnings
- Kidney stones can also be broken up and removed via the use of small shock waves which will break up the stones, a procedure known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Passed kidney stones should be saved so that they can be analyzed to determine the type of kidney stone that is being generated.
Things You'll Need
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
