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Homoeopathic Remedies for Kidney Stone

You may be busy, but don’t try to ignore the pain in the side of abdomen and back side. Prevention is always better than cure. Kidney Stones mainly seen in Men of age 35-40 can be cured or prevented by giving a bit of care. The hard deposits of minerals and acid salts in urine becomes painful while its passage through the urinary tract. Kidney stones can develop in kidney as well as ureters, bladder or urethra. There are chances of developing stones if you have a family history of Kidney stones. Homoeopathic treatments are popular in getting rid of Stones.

Reasons of Kidney stone development are

 ·        Intake of less amount of water

 ·        Not getting enough calcium

 ·        Certain Medical conditions

 ·        Diet high in salt or sugar

 ·        Intake of food rich in protein and sodium

Risk factors in Kidney Stone Are Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Gastric Bypass Surgery.

 Symptoms shown

 ·        Blood in Urine

·        Vomiting

·        Nausea

·        Foul smell urine

·        Chills

·        Fever

·        Frequent need to urinate

What can we do

1. Drink several quarts of water every day.

    Aim to drink enough water to produce mostly clear urine. Clear urine is an indication that your body is extremely well hydrated.

    Non-caffeinated, sugar and alcohol free beverages like ginger ale, fruit juice, cranberry juice, or green tea could also help you stay hydrated. Avoid beverages with caffeine, artificial sweeteners, sugar, or alcohol while you're trying to pass a kidney stone.

2. Make dietary changes to shrink stones.

    If you have calcium stones, cut back on the following foods that make the problem worse: salty foods, dairy products, oysters and fatty foods. If you have calcium oxalate stones, you should avoid foods high in oxalate, like rhubarb, grapes, spinach, sweet potatoes, coffee, and chocolate.

    If you have uric acid stones, cut back on the following foods containing uric acid: organ meat like liver and kidney, sardines, beans, mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower, yeast, and alcohol.

3. Drink beverages containing lemons every day. Whether you drink real lemonade, lemon juice, lemon-lime drinks or just water with a few lemon slices, the acidic nature of citrus helps so that kidney stones do not form

4. Try herbal remedies.

a) Black tea, which increases urine flow since it is a diuretic.

b) Apple cider vinegar, which is said to help dissolve stones. You can consume 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of apple cider vinegar each day, or mix it with water.

c) Banana stem juice is a well-known treatment for kidney stones in India.

Homeopathic treatment is extremely effective in flushing out kidney stones. Homeopathy not only helps to flush out the stones but also alleviates the pain. The medicines can also prevent the recurrence of kidney stones. Some of them are here:

HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR KIDNEY STONE

BERBERIS VULGARIS

Urine with thick mucus and bright red. Pain in the thighs and loins on urinating.

SARSAPARILLA OFFICINALIS

Urine scanty, slimy, flaky, sandy, bloody Severe pain at conclusion of urination.

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS

Useful in urinary affections, especially dysuria and in debilitated states of sexual organs. Partial impotence when accompanied by urinary symptoms, incontinence, painful micturition.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

Pain in back before urinating; ceases after flow; slow in coming, must strain. Retention. Polyuria during the night. Heavy red sediment. Child cries before urinating

HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS

Hydrangea is generally known as the stone breaker. It is used to strike kidney stones in ureter and in bladder. A critical indication to look out for is white deposits or yellow sand in urine.

SIMILIA HOMOEO LABORATORY’s RIDSTONE is an effective remedy for Kidney stones and prevents future kidney stone formation.

Author is Dr Noreen Naushad, Manufacturing Chemist, Similia Homoeo Laboratory Pvt Ltd, India.