Symptoms of kidney stones include sharp pain in the sides, back, groin, or lower abdomen, as well as pain while urinating, cloudy urine, and the inability to urinate or blood in your urine. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and to come up with the proper treatment plan. Doctors diagnose kidney stones using blood and urine tests, ultrasounds, and x-rays. Tests and imaging scans can let them know what kind of stones you have, how large they are, and whether they're small enough to pass on their own. Water flushes your kidneys and can help the stones pass. Check your urine to monitor your fluid intake. If your urine is pale yellow, you're drinking enough water. If it's dark, you're dehydrated.  Staying hydrated can help prevent future stones from forming, so drinking plenty of water every day is essential. Water is best, but you can also drink ginger ale and some types of 100% fruit juice in moderation. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice and cranberry juice, which can increase the risk of kidney stones.  Avoid caffeine or limit your consumption, as it can lead to dehydration. Try to drink no more than 1  c (240 mL) of caffeinated coffee, tea, or cola per day. While most kidney stones go away without medical treatment, passing them is still a painful process. To manage pain, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Check the label, and use your medication as directed.  If over-the-counter pain relievers aren't effective, ask your doctor for a prescription medication. If necessary, they'll give you a prescription-strength pain reliever (such as ibuprofen) or, in some cases, prescribe a narcotic pain reliever.  Be sure to take any prescription medication according to your doctor's instructions. Alpha-blockers relax muscles in the urinary tract and can make it easier to pass kidney stones. They're available by prescription and, typically, should be taken 30 minutes after a meal at the same time daily. Side effects may include dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, diarrhea, and fainting. Getting out of bed or standing up slowly can help prevent lightheadedness and fainting. Tell your doctor if any side effects are persistent or severe. To catch a stone, your doctor may ask you to urinate into a cup, then strain the sample. Collecting a stone is necessary if you've been diagnosed with a urinary blockage, or if the type or cause of your kidney stones is unknown.  Long-term management of kidney stones varies depending on the type and cause. In order to come up with an effective treatment plan, your doctor might need to test a collected sample. If necessary, your doctor will provide you with the required equipment and instruct you how to collect and strain a sample. It can take anywhere from several days to a few months for small kidney stones to pass. During this time, continue to take any medications according to your doctor's instructions. Stay hydrated, do your best to manage pain, and follow the diet plan suggested by your doctor. Waiting for small kidney stones to pass can be frustrating, but try to be patient. Although they usually pass on their own, sometimes kidney stones require medical intervention. While waiting to pass the stones, check in with your doctor if you experience any worsening symptoms, such as severe pain, the inability to urinate, or blood in your urine.
अगर आपको अपनी किडनी में स्टोन्स होने का शक है, तो अपने डॉक्टर के पास चले जाएँ: रोजाना कम से कम 6 to 8  c (1.4 to 1.9 L) तक पानी पिया करें: जरूरत के हिसाब से या डॉक्टर की एड्वाइस से पेन रिलीवर्स लें: अपने डॉक्टर से पूछें, अगर वो आपको अल्फा-ब्लॉकर (alpha-blocker) रिकमेंड कर सकें: अगर आपके डॉक्टर कहें, तो स्टोन को कलेक्ट करने की कोशिश करें: किडनी स्टोन को पास होने के लिए कुछ हफ्ते तक का वक़्त दें: