Tuesday 2 December 2014

Kidney Stone Prevention and Treatment

Kidney Stones are common, more than 5 % of adults are suffering from kidney stone problems. It is a condition which is very painful and it needs immediate medical attention. The need for medical attention is to get relief from pain and to avoid the further consequences of presence of obstruction and the kidney stone itself.



  • pain that becomes very serious you can’t stand, sit or lie down comfortably
  • presence of blood in urine
  • having a hard time urinating
If you are facing any of these problem, that may be due to kidney stone. Then you should consult a expert urologist to get good treatment


  • Drink 2-3 litres of water every day, This helps to maintain 2-2.5 litres of urine output a day
  • Regular exercise
  • Reduce sugar and salt intake
  • Reduce intake of non vegetarian diet.
  • Avoid intake of milk to not more than 2 cups in a day.
  • Restrict soda and other aerated drinks.
  • Intake of foods which helps to avoid stone formation. Bananas, Citrus fruits(lime, orange), Tender coconut water, pine apple, Carrots and bitter guard.
If you want to know more about kidney stone treatment you can consult with our urologist at Specialists Hospital Kochi