Drink plenty of water throughout the day
Aim for enough fluids to produce clear or pale yellow urine
Use a strainer to catch the stone if it passes
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if safe for you
Use a heating pad on the painful area
Stay active with gentle movement if tolerated
Follow any prescribed pain or nausea medications
Drink citrus beverages like lemon water if tolerated
Avoid dehydration from heavy sweating, alcohol, or excess caffeine
Seek urgent medical care for fever, chills, vomiting, severe pain, trouble urinating, or blood in urine with worsening symptoms
Contact a healthcare professional if the stone is large, symptoms persist, or you have one kidney, pregnancy, or kidney disease