Once a kidney stone has been removed or has passed on its own,
the focus shifts to prevention—steps that you can take to
minimize your chances of developing another stone. While your
specific prevention strategy depends on what kind of kidney
stone you had and why it developed, some general guidelines are
outlined below. - Drink plenty of fluids - Watch your diet -
Talk to your doctor about medications for prevention One of the
goals of preventive therapy is to keep your urine as dilute as
possible. This helps to keep the substances that could
potentially form a kidney stone, including calcium and oxalate,
moving quickly through your urinary tract. Try to drink at least
two liters of fluids a day if you are an adult.. A good gauge of
whether or not you are drinking enough fluids is urine color.
Except for the first thing in the morning, it should be pale in
color. If your urine is dark yellow, that's an indication that
you should drink more fluids. If you are hesitant to drink too
much during the day because