Urinate More Often
One of the most commonly prescribed medicine for those who have kidney stones is Flomax. It makes you pee or urinate more. Some people are not very comfortable with its effect since it works by making the prostate muscles relax. Fortunately, there are foods that can also help you achieve the same effect.
If you are new to this, you might ask, “Why do I have to urinate more?”. Well, the only way for you to pass those stones is through urination. Since you'll be peeing more, you will need to drink more water.
Even though I'll be presenting natural diuretic foods that make you pee more, their effectiveness may depend on certain factors which may or may not include your health and the size of your kidney stones. It's always best to consult for doctor before committing yourself to any kind of treatment or diet.
Caffeine and Soda
While they are also known for their diuretic effect, they can harm you because of their effect on the acidity of the urine so you should go easy on them. Don't depend on them for curing your kidney stones. Your doctor might even recommend that you stay away from them.
Fruits
Fruits generally help you with urination. However, you can have better effect with lemon, watermelon, grapes and pears. Fruits that have diuretic effects tend to be watery. My personal favorite is lemon because it's the easier for me to store. I usually squeeze the lemon juice out and dilute it in water and the store it in the fridge. You can also take it directly without the water. Coincidentally, lemon is popular among people who have experience with kidney stones.
Don't Hate The Veggies
Vegetables are included in this list. The veggies that make you pee or urinate more often include garlic, onion, cucumber, asparagus, etc. I eat raw garlic from time to time, and I'd say it has a strong diuretic effect. However, the taste might turn you off. For those I don't want to deal with the unpleasant vegetable taste, cucumber might be the best choice since they can be prepared together with your favorite salad dressing and ingredients.
Say Hello to Your Favorite Herbs
If herbs are your thing, then parsley and dandelion are probably included in your list. That's good since they can help increase urination. Hibiscus, which can be consumed in tea form, can also help you pee more. The good thing about these herbs is that you can include them in your favorite dish.
