Ask a doctor - How can I clear my kidney stones with a home made treatment?

Q. How can I clear my kidney stones with a home made treatment?

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Kidney stones can be a painful and unpleasant condition, but fortunately there are several effective home remedies to help clear them. When it comes to treating kidney stones at home, it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water on a daily basis is key, as this helps flush out any excess minerals or substances that could form into small stones. Additionally, beverages such as tart cherry juice or lemonade may also help break up the stones and make passage easier.

Other natural treatments for kidney stones include apple cider vinegar and baking soda, which can both help reduce pain associated with the stone passing. Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce swelling in the area due to its acidity; baking soda helps balance the body’s pH levels so that urine is not too acidic or alkaline and thus does not encourage stone formation. For best results with these two ingredients combined, simply dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in one cup of water (or other beverage) along with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per day until your symptoms subside (do not exceed more than 3 tablespoons per day).

Eating certain foods may also be beneficial in treating kidney stones at home, including dark leafy greens such as kale and spinach; celery or parsley stalks; fresh cucumbers; cherries or strawberries; nuts like almonds and hazelnuts; legumes such as black beans and red lentils; sesame seeds ;and oats/barley grains are all good sources of fiber that will assist in breaking down existing kidneys stone formations while they pass through your urinary tract system.

Finally herbal remedies may assist by reducing inflammation while soothing the pain associated with passing kidney stones: drinking dandelion root tea may offer relief from discomfort associated with bladder pressure related issues due to its diuretic action on the body which helps promote urine flow freely throughout your system along side chamomile tea for its healing powers against soreness & irritation around muscles located near where you feel pain most when urinating (in some cases when having a uti too!), ginger root tea & basil leaves cooked into food dishes provide added antioxidant support fight infection & encourage expulsion via forcing better detoxing processes within digestive track -all these herbs add noticeable benefits quickly when used regularly over time!