Drink plenty of water
Use pain relief as directed by a doctor
Strain your urine to catch the stone
Stay active if able
Follow a doctor’s dietary advice
Reduce salt intake
Limit foods high in oxalate if advised
Avoid excess animal protein
Take prescribed medications
Use alpha blockers if prescribed
Get medical imaging to monitor the stone
See a doctor urgently for fever, vomiting, severe pain, or trouble urinating
Undergo shock wave lithotripsy if recommended
Undergo ureteroscopy if recommended
Undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy for large stones if recommended
Treat the underlying cause to prevent recurrence