Drink plenty of water to keep more stones from forming.
People who have a family history of kidney stones or who have had more than one stone are likely to develop more stones.
If a person is at risk for developing kidney stones, doctors may perform certain blood and urine tests. These tests can determine which factors can be best altered to reduce that risk.
Some patients will need medicines to prevent stones from forming.
People with chronic urinary tract infections and kidney stones often need to have problem stones removed. People in this situation should receive careful follow-up care to be sure the infection has cleared.