Kidney stones in children can cause abdominal pain, urinary symptoms and considerable worry for parents. Some small stones pass without a procedure, while others need treatment to relieve obstruction, control infection or protect kidney function. Diet and hydration can help reduce the risk of future stones. However, a child with suspected kidney stones needs medical … Read more
During a kidney stone attack, eating may be the last thing you feel like doing. Pain and nausea can make a normal meal difficult. If a clinician has confirmed that you can manage the stone at home, choose small meals you can tolerate and follow your hydration instructions. Simple foods such as rice, toast, plain … Read more
Gentle walking may be reasonable while you wait for a kidney stone to pass, provided you have been assessed and feel well enough. However, there is no strong evidence that ordinary walking reliably speeds up stone passage. A stone passing after a walk does not prove that walking caused it to move. Small stones sometimes … Read more
A warm drink can feel comforting when you are unwell. But herbal teas are not established treatments for acute kidney stone pain, and they cannot be relied on to remove a urinary blockage. If your clinician has confirmed that you can manage a stone at home, an appropriate tea may fit into your usual fluid … Read more
Struvite kidney stones form in association with certain urinary infections. Treatment usually needs to address both the infection and the stone. Drinking more water, changing your diet, or taking herbal remedies cannot reliably clear the problem. These stones can grow quickly and become large. Some develop a branching shape within the kidney, sometimes called a … Read more
Cystine kidney stones are caused by cystinuria, an inherited condition that allows too much cystine into the urine. Daily habits can help reduce stone formation, but some people also need prescription medicines and procedures. Prevention usually combines an individual fluid plan, less sodium, appropriate protein intake, and treatment to make cystine less likely to crystallise. … Read more
Uric acid kidney stones can sometimes be dissolved by medically supervised treatment that makes urine less acidic. This is different from using lemon water, herbs, or a homemade “flush.” Diet and hydration can help reduce future stone risk. However, an existing stone needs assessment before deciding whether to wait for passage, try dissolution treatment, or … Read more
Calcium oxalate stones cannot be reliably dissolved with lemon water, vinegar, herbal tea, or a home “flush.” Small stones may pass, while others need a procedure. Preventing another stone is a separate task that often involves changes to fluids, food, and sometimes medicines. Although calcium oxalate stones are common, the reasons they form differ between … Read more
Some prescription medicines and supplements can contribute to kidney stones. However, taking one does not mean you will develop a stone—or that stopping treatment is the right decision. If you have a history of kidney stones, ask your doctor or pharmacist to review everything you take, including vitamins, antacids and herbal products. Do not stop … Read more