This may be a painful process, and may take a couple of days. Generally, the physician asks the person with kidney stones diagnosed by x-ray or ultrasound to strain the urine and save the stone so that it can be analyzed. Shock wave lithotripsy, whereby the stone is crushed. At least two scientific studies now show that the inclusion of at least two servings of high calcium foods per day in the diet actually reduces the rate at which calcium-containing kidney stones form. These should only be prescribed by your physician after the cause for your kidney stones is determined.
Sodium bicarbonate taken orally makes the urine less acidic and more alkaline.