I have a kidney stone that is stuck in the ureter. It’s not causing pain now, but I worry the pain will come back. How can I help it pass and prevent it from happening again?
Answer: Kidney stones can take several weeks or longer to pass. Make sure you are drinking enough fluids throughout the day. Aim for 8 to 10 8-ounce glasses (about 2 liters total) of fluid daily.
Over-the-counter pain medications, like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or naproxen (Aleve), can help you endure the discomfort until the stone passes. Your doctor also may prescribe an alpha blocker, which relaxes the muscles in your ureter and helps pass stones quicker and with less pain….