How To Get A Kidney Stone To Pass?

Drink plenty of water unless a doctor has told you to restrict fluids

Aim for enough urine to stay pale yellow

Take pain medicine as directed by a clinician

Use an alpha blocker only if prescribed

Stay active with gentle walking if tolerated

Strain your urine to catch the stone for testing

Follow up with a clinician if the stone does not pass

Seek urgent care for fever, chills, vomiting, severe pain, trouble urinating, or blood in the urine that is heavy or worsening

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