Today we are going to tell you all you must know about kidney stones.The meaning,Causes, symptoms, managements and remedies of kidney stones.
Now what is the meaning of kidney stones?
Renal calculi or kidney stones are formed by the deposition of certain chemicals in the kidneys, particularly calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate and uric acid. Levels of these chemicals in the blood are normally controlled by biochemical feedback mechanisms, and any excess is excreted through the kidneys. Failure of this mechanism or high dietary levels of these compounds can result in saturation of the urine resulting in deposition in the kidneys.
Stones are thought to start as small crystals which continue to grow as more chemical is deposited. Crystal formation is normally prevented in healthy kidneys; however in some instances this defence mechanism fails allowing growth of stones.
Most kidney stones are formed from calcium, particularly calcium oxalate. About 10% are formed from uric acid, particularly in patients with acid urine. Cystine calculi occur only in patients with cystinuria. Magnesium ammonium phosphate calculi (struvite) indicate the infection with urea splitting bacteria such as Proteus.
Urinary calculi may vary in size from grain of sand to golf ball. They may stay lodged in the kidney or pass from the kidney, through the ureter to the bladder, and eventually through the urethra to be voided in urine. Smaller stones may be passed without incident. The passage of larger stones into the ureter with subsequent acute obstruction, urinary tract dilation, and spasm is associated with classic renal colic. Renal colic is characterized by undulating cramps and severe pain and may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
As the stone travels through the ureter, the pain moves from the flank to the lower abdomen, down to the groin, and eventually to the scrotal or labial areas.
The most important risk factor for urinary calculi is hereditary hypercalciuria (an inherited predisposition to excrete large amounts of calcium in the urine). Other conditions which predispose to stone formation include hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, vitamin D toxicity and renal tubular acidosis. High levels of oxalate in urine may be primary or caused by excessive ingestion of foods such as rhubarb, spinach or cocoa, or excess oxalate absorption caused by enteric diseases.
Let me now take you through the causes of kidney stones.
1.Heredity
2.Geographical location
3.Bad diet
4.Medications
Signs and Symptoms of kidney stones
Large stones lodged in the kidney may be asymptomatic or result in passage of blood in urine. Passage of smaller stones can result in excruciating pain and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and passage of blood in urine. Patients are usually ashen, sweating, agitated and unable to lie still, constantly changing position or pacing around. Pain is extreme.
1.Severe pain in the side and back, below
the ribs
2.Pain on urination
3.Pink, red or brown urine
4.Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
5.Nausea and vomiting
6.Urinating more often than usual
7.Fever and chills if an infection is present
8.Urinating small amounts of urine
9.Pain that spreads to the lower abdomen
and groin
10.Persistent need to urinate
Managing Kidney stones Patient
Increased fluid intake is the most effective preventive measure. Patients who have had their stones analysed may be advised to change their diet depending on the constituents of the stones.
Remedies for kidney stones
1.Pomegranate: lake one tablespoon fine paste of pomegranate seeds in one cup of horse gram soup. Drink this soup regularly to dissolve the stones in the kidneys.
2.Dandelion: Drink dandelion tea on a regular basis. Dandelion is a natural diuretic that stimulates urine flow and flushes the urinary tract. It help prevent kidney and bladder stones formation by washing out the urinary
system.
3.Apple: Make ripe fresh apples a staple in your daily diet.
4.Grapes and Watermelon: Both fruits are diuretics and can be used for beneficial results in kidney stones.
5.Water: Drink a lot of water because water contains proper TDS levels.
6.Basil leaves: Boil 10-12 basil leaves in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey in it and take
twice a day. Basil has a strengthening effect on the kidney. If taken regularly for 6 months, it will expel them via the urinary tract.
7.Celery: Regular intake of celery is suggested for reducing stone formation in patients prone to produce
kidney stones. It acts as a diuretic and kidney tonic.
8.Figs: Boil 1-2 figs in 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes and have this twice a day.
9. Horsetail:
Horsetail tea is an effective natural remedy for kidney stones. Drink up to 3-4 cups of horsetail tea daily or 2 grams of the herb in capsule form daily.
10. Apple Cider Vinegar:
Mix 2 tablespoons of raw organic apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of honey in one cup of warm water and drink this a few times a day.
11. Dandelion Root:
Organic dandelion root is a great kidney tonic and cleanser. Taking up to 500 mg twice a day may be beneficial.
12. Nettle Leaf:
Add two teaspoons of dried nettle leaf to a cup of hot water. Let it steep for 10 minutes and then strain it and drink.
13.Lemon juice and olive oil.
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