Drink plenty of water throughout the day
Aim for enough fluid to produce clear or pale yellow urine
Follow your doctor’s pain control plan
Take prescribed medications as directed
Use a urine strainer to catch the stone
Save the stone for lab analysis
Stay physically active if you can tolerate it
Walk or move around to help the stone shift
Use a heating pad on the painful area if needed
Limit salt intake
Avoid dehydration from sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea
Contact a doctor if you have fever, chills, severe pain, vomiting, or trouble urinating
Seek urgent care if you cannot keep fluids down or symptoms worsen