Do kidney stones always occur on the same side?
You can have kidney stones from either kidney. The composition of the stones can be different also. That is why you need to ask for an analysis of the stone you passed. I hope you kept it for this purpose. Stones are often made of calcium but can be made from other things. People that are sensitive to rhubarb, for instance, can ‘make’ a stone in a couple of hours. It’s important to know what the stone is made of in order to be able to adapt your diet. Someone who passes calcium based stones would probably have to limit their cheese eating at times. It is REALLY important to always drink lots and lots of water. The fact is that kidney stones are often made becasue people don’t drink enough water. I have heard that drinking lots of coco-cola is not good either, or other sugar based drinks. If you feel kidney pain coming on, then adapt your diet accordingly and keep drinking water. It is the best way to prevent the formation of stones in the first place. It is not inevitable that you will
