Does Walking Help Pass Kidney Stones Faster?

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

How Much Water Should You Drink for Kidney Stones?

For many adults preventing another kidney stone, a practical starting point is around 2.5–3 litres of fluids daily, adjusted to produce approximately 2.5 litres or more of urine over 24 hours. These are different measurements: what you drink is not the same as what you urinate. Your needs change with sweating, activity, weather and medical … Read more