How long does kidney stone pain last

Patient's question:

Usually no discomfort, but it started to hurt at 6:30 this morning, with intermittent sharp pain:

Doctor's answer:

Drink more water, exercise more, and stones can be expelled from the body through the urethra. Don't do anything like lithotripsy, it's very harmful to the kidneys.
1. Increase calcium intake:
Recommendations:
- Reduce the intake of oxalate-rich foods: Reduce the consumption of foods high in oxalates, such as spinach and tea.
- Reduce sodium intake: Maintain a light diet and minimize the consumption of canned and processed foods.
- Eat more potassium-rich foods, such as bananas.

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