Can minor kidney stones be treated with medicine alone and what lifestyle changes or precautions should I take to avoid surgery

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Small kidney stones can often be treated with medications like alpha blockers or pain relievers. Drinking plenty of water, reducing sodium intake, and eating a balanced diet with less oxalate can help prevent further stones.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I have a 0.85cm calculus in my right mid ureter with moderate hydronephrosis in the right kidney and some renal calculi is there any way to manage this without surgery? What options do I have?

Types of procedure include ESWL-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,uretroscopic lithotripsy(URSL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)

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I'm 24 and dealing with really tight foreskin due to phimosis is there any non-surgical way to treat this? I'm worried about my condition and curious if stretching or creams might help instead of going straight to surgery.

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My husband is 29 and has been dealing with kidney stones for three weeks now. There are two stones in his right kidney 6mm and 7mm. We've been following a strict diet and trying home remedies along with some medicines, but we're worried about side effects. Since we're newly married, we really want to avoid surgery. Can you suggest some effective ayurvedic churnas or treatments to help flush them out naturally?

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