10 Ways to Get Rid of Kidney Stones Fast And Naturally

Kidney stones are small lumps resembling stones which develop in either one or both of your kidneys. They are usually formed when substances that form crystals are found in excess in your urine to the point they cannot be diluted. Such substances include uric acid, calcium and oxalate.

There are different types of kidney stones including: – Uric acid stones, – Calcium stones, – Uric acid stones, – Struvite stones. Kidney stones are usually treated using medication or surgical methods that involve minor surgery. However, there are natural ways that you can use to get rid of kidney stones fast.

 

1. Nettle Leaf

It is fully known as stinging nettle. It has a good history as a medicinal herb used especially in Asian countries. The nettle leaf acts as a diuretic which helps the body get rid of minerals that cause formation of kidney stones. It also aids in normal and smooth urination. Additionally, it prevents crystals from forming stones in the kidneys. The leaf can reverse kidney stones if taken regularly. You can prepare nettle leaf tea by:
– Adding 1 or 2 teaspoons in a glass of hot water.
– Let it steep for 15-20 minutes and afterwards strain it.
You can take 2 to 3 cups of nettle tea per day every day. It would be best to take it 20 minutes before meals or 1.5 to 2 hours after meals.

 

2. Water

Drinking an adequate amount of water can help clear kidney stones. Water helps in flashing out the minerals and other substances that cause formation of kidney stones. How do you know whether you are drinking enough water or not? You can do this by checking the color of your urine. A dark color indicates that you are not taking in enough fluids. Urine that is light in color indicates you are drinking enough water. Always check before you flush.

 

3. Insoluble Fiber

Fiber is a good item to add to your diet for kidney stones. It prevents kidney stones from growing bigger. It also hinders additional kidney stones from forming by enabling more calcium to be passed through the stool. This reduces the chances of calcium crystallizing and forming kidney stones. Some sources of insoluble fiber include:
– Fruits
– Legumes
– Green vegetables
Although green vegetables are healthy, they also contain high amounts of oxalate which also aids in formation of kidney stones. They should thus be taken in reasonable amounts.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar for kidney stones is an effective remedy. Apple cider vinegar has been used in treatment of many other ailments and is very effective. When it comes to kidney stones, it can prevent formation of additional kidney stones and it also removes existing ones. Regular consumption of this effective liquid will get rid of kidney stones very fast. It can be taken three times a day evenly spread out. Raw apple cider vinegar would work best. 2 tablespoons per day is enough to clear your kidney stones. If you cannot take it plain, you can add some natural honey and a small amount of water.

 

5. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice juice for kidney stones is another effective remedy. Lemon juice contains citric acid and this helps prevent crystals from forming into kidney stones. If you are a sweet tooth, please do not add sugar. Add natural honey if you wish. In some cases, lemon juice is mixed with other fluids to make the mixture more effective. The most common fluid mixed with lemon juice is olive oil. Apart from getting rid of kidney stones, it also brings relief from kidney stone symptoms. 1/2 cup of the mixture is enough. 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of olive oil. The olive oil should be pure for an effective treatment. After drinking the mixture, you can drink 8 ounces of water. The mixture first breaks down large kidney stones and then flashes them out of the system.

 

6. Water Melon

The potassium and high water content found in the watermelon helps prevent further formation of kidney stones at the same time flushing out existing kidney stones. Eating this fruit on a daily basis will promote good health for your kidneys. The seeds can also be eaten since they also contribute to good kidney health.

 

7. Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is beneficial in treating various kidney problems including kidney stones. It could be prepared as tea and drank twice or thrice a day. You can add other ingredients to the tea including lemon juice. The vitamins A & E, magnesium and potassium found in wheatgrass prevents kidney stones from forming and it also helps to break down and flush out already existing kidney stones. It is also a diuretic.

8. Dandelion Root

Dandelion green can be used to make salad and the dandelion root can be used to make tea. It helps in stimulating production of bile in the body. Bile aids in digestion hence little to no crystals that form kidney stones will be found in the kidney.

 

9. Celery

Celery is a diuretic hence helps in passing urine smoothly. It also aids in getting rid of toxins which are responsible for formation of kidney stones. You can juice it and drink one glass daily. Alternatively, the seeds can be used to make tea. The type of kidney stones treated using celery is uric acid stones.

 

10. Basil

Apart from acting as a diuretic, it is also a detoxifying agent. Any toxins in your body that cause kidney stones will be eliminated. Since basil is a diuretic, it will help you urinate better and during this time kidney stones will be flashed out of your body bit by bit.

 

Other things that could help get rid of kidney stones faster include:

– Regular exercise. At least 30 minutes of exercise every day should be enough.
– Proper diet. Things like soda, sugary foods and dairy protein should be avoided at least until the kidney stones have been flushed out.

Pros of Natural Remedies

– They have no damaging side effects unlike medication and surgical treatment methods
– They are cheap

Cons

– Although natural remedies may work for some, some remedies may cause a negative reaction in the body due to reaction with other medication or an underlying illness. Hence it is wise to talk to your doctor before taking natural remedies to cure kidney stones. If you do need to see a specialist if none of these remedies and you live in or around the local area, I would recommend contacting Dr Trung Quach the kidney specialist. he will be able to give you some further advice with regards to solving your kidney stones.