Drinking more water does not necessarily discharge stones, mainly based on the location, size and nature of the stones, etc., for kidney stones, ureteral and other urinary system smaller stones can promote its discharge, but for other parts of the stones such as gallbladder stones or larger stones, drink more water does not promote the discharge.
Drinking more water can increase the amount of urine, for kidney stones, ureteral stones, bladder stones and other stones in the urinary system, urine can play a role in flushing, can promote the discharge of smaller stones. But for larger stones, stones distal to the urethra there is a narrowing or obstruction, also can not be discharged.
For gallbladder stones and other stones outside the urinary system, drinking more water for the discharge of stones does not play a large role, you need to pay attention to a light diet, if necessary, take the relevant stone-dissolving drugs, such as ursodeoxycholic acid, etc., if necessary, need surgical treatment, such as cholecystectomy.
Ursodeoxycholic acid tablets are contraindicated in people with complete biliary obstruction and severe hepatic hypoplasia. Occasionally, it can cause adverse reactions such as constipation, allergy, headache, dizziness, pancreatitis and tachycardia.
Patients with stones should seek medical attention in a timely manner and be treated accordingly under the guidance of a medical professional.