5 natural ways to get rid of kidney stones

Written by Shriya Sinha | Published : January 8, 2019 1:39 PM IST

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Kidney Stones

Drinking less than required water can result in stones formation in your kidneys. Varying in size, these stones can drastically affect your daily functioning causing you to go through extreme discomfort resulting from acute abdominal pain, severe urination, nausea, fever, etc. While kidney stones can be easily removed by a surgical operation, there are many natural remedies that you can use to remove them from your body.

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Corn-silk

Corn hair or silk: Found on the husk of corns, it’s extremely useful in getting rid of the kidney stones. All you need to do is boil corn hair in water and strain the water afterwards. It will help to increase the flow of your urine which prevents the formation of new stones and accompanied pain in and around your abdomen.

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Olive Oil And Lemon

Lemon juice and olive oil concoction: If you do not want to opt for a surgery then drink this mixture to remove the kidney stones. Lemon juice will help in breaking the stones effectively and olive oil will lubricate the passage to pass the stones without any discomfort and irritation.  Also Read - Tuberculosis in eyes: Early symptoms and when to seek help

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate: It’s juice and seeds are loaded with potassium that prevents the formation of mineral crystal that result in stones. Its astringent properties reduce the urine’s acidity levels, prevents stone form forming and flushes the toxins out effectively.