An overview of Kidney stones - Kidney and Ayurveda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview 

Signs of kidney stones include pain in the side or back, feeling nausea/vomiting, and blood in the urine. Kidney stones are mostly about the size of chickpeas; however, they can vary in size; they can be really small as a grain or as large as a golf ball. The stones that are small in size can pass via the urinary tract, but for the larger ones, one may need surgery.

Kidney stones and their types

Generally, the kidneys remove waste from the blood to make urine. When too much waste gets accumulated in the blood, and the body is not able to produce enough urine, crystals start forming in the kidneys. These crystals attract other chemicals and wastes to form a solid object known as a kidney stone. And this stone will get larger until and unless it is passed out of the body via urine.

It’s a pebble-like piece that can form in either one or both of the kidneys when certain high-level minerals are in the urine. Kidney stones hardly cause any permanent damage if it’s treated by a health professional.

Four major types of Kidney Stones

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Uric acid stones- These stones can form in people losing excess fluid because of malabsorption or chronic diarrhea, people eating a high-protein diet, or having metabolic syndrome or diabetes. Certain genetic aspects increase the risk of uric acid stones.

Calcium Stones- Calcium stones are the commonest stones. Often they are made of calcium oxalate; however, they can consist of maleate or calcium phosphate.

Struvite stones- Struvite stones are less common and are basically caused by infections in the urinary tract.

Cystine Stones- Cystine stones occur in men and women with the cystinuria genetic disorder. In this type of stone, a naturally occurring acid in the body drains from the kidneys into the urine.

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones 

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A kidney stone normally does not cause any symptoms until and unless it moves within the kidney or passes into one of the ureters. Ureters are the tubes connecting the bladder and kidney stones.

A kidney stone can block the urine flow and can cause the kidney to swell and the ureter to spasm if it gets stuck in the ureters, which can be really painful. At that time, one may experience such symptoms:

• Pain comes in waves and fluctuating intensity
• Acute pain in the back and side, below the ribs
• Burning sensation or pain while urinating
• Pain that grows to the groin and lower abdomen

Few other symptoms and signs can include:

• Brown, red or pink urine
• Vomiting and nausea
• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
• A constant need to urinate, or urinating in small amounts
• Fever in case of infection

What causes Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones are formed from substances present in the urine. The substances that combine into stones generally pass via the urinary system. And if they don’t pass, then it means there isn’t enough urine volume, which causes the substances to become really crystalized and concentrated. Normally this is a result of not drinking enough water.

Possible causes of kidney stones include drinking extremely less water, weight loss surgery,     exercise, obesity, or eating food with excess sugar or salt. Family history or certain infections may be important in the case of some people. Consumption of excess fructose is directly proportional to the chance of developing a kidney stone. Fructose can easily be found in high fructose corn syrup and table sugar.

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What does the pain of a Kidney stone feel like?

Often kidney stone pain starts in the back and then comes to the stomach. The pain often feels like a knife is stabbed at the back and then twisted multiple times. A person with more than 5 mm kidney failure must undergo kidney surgery to pass out kidney stones from the body safely. Still, the procedure is risky and can activate many other health complications. For permanent treatment, try Ayurvedic medicine for kidney stones. 

When should a person consult a doctor?

Small kidney stones can pass independently in several scenarios without requiring treatment. If a person can manage the pain with the help of medications and has no signs of infection or severe symptoms such as vomiting or nausea, then they may not need treatment.

However, if a person experiences any of the following symptoms, one should seek instant medical attention:

• fever
• foul-smelling urine or cloudy urine
• Vomiting
• Blood in the urine
• severe pain in the sides and back
• pain or burning while urinating
• difficulty urinating

If a person cannot see a doctor, they should go to the emergency room in order to receive treatment. People should talk to their doctor if they have recurrent kidney stones, even if their symptoms go away without treatment.

Doctors can help develop a plan to prevent the problem of kidney stones and help protect against severe long-term complications.

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Kidney Stone ayurvedic treatment

It’s no surprise that when other treatments and medications failed and were proven ineffective in treating severe health complications, Ayurveda had always come up with a solution. Everyone is aware of this that Ayurveda is a treasury of natural and proven herbs effective in treating various health problems, including kidney stones.

Several herbs in Ayurveda are proven effective in passing out kidney stones naturally via urine. The ayurvedic treatment for kidney stones comprises a unique combination of herbs that helps dissolve big stones into smaller ones that help the body get rid of kidney stones without causing any damage to the body. Kidney stone treatment in Ayurveda is safe and equally effective for people of all ages.