Depending on the size, location, and cause of a kidney stone, your doctor may recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks for you to pass the kidney stone on your own. After this time, if you haven't passed it, they may recommend an intervention.1 In most cases, the stone passes within 15 days.3
Waiting to pass a kidney stone naturally is safe as long as there is no infection and the stone is reasonably small (<10mm). Passing the stone can cause variable pain (from mild to severe) and discomfort.
Recommendations for naturally passing a kidney stone
- Reduce salt intake
- Increase your water intake
- Engage in physical activity
- Limit consumption of soft drinks and energy drinks
- Limit consumption of foods rich in refined sugar and fats.
- Depending on your type of stone, it may be possible to reduce its size and facilitate its passage. Use alkalizers in the case of uric acid or acidifiers for struvite stones. If you don't know the composition of your stone, it is recommended to take Lit-Control pH Balance to maintain the well-being of your urinary system.
- Take diuretic food supplements such as Theobromine
References:
*1 https://www.bostonscientific.com/es-MX/health-conditions/calculos-renales/treatment-options/passing-stone-naturally.html
*2 https://mejorconsalud.as.com/6-consejos-eliminar-calculos-rinones/
*3 https://cuidateplus.marca.com/enfermedades/urologicas/2002/04/04/tratamiento-calculos-renales-7426.html
