A Chinese tourist recently found the most unexpected cure for his kidney stone — three roller coaster rides at Universal Studios Japan.
Mr. Wang, who had been dealing with multiple kidney stones, felt some discomfort during his trip but decided not to let it ruin his day. When clinics were closed due to a Japanese public holiday, he bravely (and perhaps unintentionally) turned to one of the world’s most thrilling “medical procedures”: The Flying Dinosaur roller coaster.
After three adrenaline-pumping rides, Mr. Wang headed to the restroom — and out came a tiny black stone. “It was like a small grain of rice,” he said, relieved that all his symptoms had disappeared.
Soon after, social media went wild. Netizens joked about “theme park therapy” and asked whether they could skip hospital visits and queue for roller coasters instead.
But before anyone trades their urologist for a theme park ticket, Dr. Li Tian, chief urologist at Guangzhou Medical University, had a word of caution. He explained that the incident was “a lucky coincidence” — the intense shaking might have helped move the stone, but it could just as easily cause pain or even injury.
In short: it’s a funny story, not a medical recommendation. Drink water, follow your doctor’s advice, and maybe keep the roller coasters for fun — not for kidney care.
Still, one thing’s for sure — Mr. Wang had the ride of his life, both literally and medically!
Key Takeaways
- Roller coasters might jostle small kidney stones, but don’t count on it.
- Always seek professional treatment — not amusement park thrills.
- Hydration and movement (the safe kind) remain your best kidney friends.
