How to pass a kidney stone (10 Tips!)
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Jill Harris, your kidney stone prevention nurse, shares tips on how to pass a kidney stone. She discusses the importance of drinking more fluids to flush out the stone and suggests methods for pain relief. Jill also mentions the benefits of movement, such as walking, jumping, and even riding a roller coaster, in helping pass a kidney stone. Takeaways Drinking more fluids can help flush out a kidney stone and prevent it from getting stuck in the urinary tract.Using a heating pad can provide pain relief and make it easier to drink more fluids and move around.Movement, such as walking or jumping, can help facilitate the passage of a kidney stone.Seek medical attention if there are signs of infection or if the pain becomes severe and unmanageable.Accurate information and prevention strategies are crucial in avoiding the complications of kidney stones.00:00 Introduction02:40 The Importance of Drinking Fluids03:57 Recognizing the Signs of a Passing Kidney Stone04:51 The Benefits of Movement07:08 Unconventional Methods for Passing a Kidney Stone08:32 Pain Management and When to Seek Medical Attention09:21 Signs to Go to the ER11:17 Sex for Passing a Kidney Stone12:57 The Emotional Impact and Importance of Education14:26 Conclusion —— HAVE A QUESTION? _Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763. KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTS Protein Powders, Snacks, and more WORK WITH JILL _ Kidney Stone Diet®Kidney Stone Prevention CourseKidney Stone Diet® Meal PlansSUPPORT THE SHOW _ Join the PatreonRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify —— WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.
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