I have interacted people who were suffering from Kidney stones. From seeing him suffering with kidney stones I understand that they can be extremely painful…especially to pass them out of the body.
Prevention is the true key to avoiding
serious kidney stone attacks, but heredity and gender (men suffer more with this condition than women
do) are usually working against those who have a predisposition to kidney
disease.
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Kidney stones are formed from
the chemicals usually found in your urine such as uric acid, phosphorus,
calcium, and oxalic acid. There is no general consensus on what actually causes
kidney stones but here are some thoughts on this;
1. Dehydration – Dehydration is the major
contribution factor in forming Kidney stones.
2. Heredity (family history of kidney stones or kidney disease)
3. Geographical location – warmer climates tend to have more people with this condition, possibly due to insufficient fluid intake
4. Diet – if you have the propensity to suffer with kidney stones then foods high in calcium may increase your risk of producing them
5. Medications – people on diuretics, as well as certain antibiotics and other medications lead to an increase in the creation of calcium in your body which can lead to kidney stones
6. Diseases/Conditions – those suffering with inflammatory bowel disease, cystic fibrosis and some other diseases also suffer with kidney stones
2. Heredity (family history of kidney stones or kidney disease)
3. Geographical location – warmer climates tend to have more people with this condition, possibly due to insufficient fluid intake
4. Diet – if you have the propensity to suffer with kidney stones then foods high in calcium may increase your risk of producing them
5. Medications – people on diuretics, as well as certain antibiotics and other medications lead to an increase in the creation of calcium in your body which can lead to kidney stones
6. Diseases/Conditions – those suffering with inflammatory bowel disease, cystic fibrosis and some other diseases also suffer with kidney stones
So what are kidney stones symptoms?
You
may experience any combination of these general symptoms.
- Severe pain in your sides.
- Frequent feeling of the need to urinate
- Painful urination
- Pain in your groin area
- Pain in your thighs
- Sparse urination when you do go
- Sweating
- Chills
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Blood in your urine
- Lower back pain
- Radiating pain or pain that comes and goes in waves
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Disorientation
- Deep orange cooled urine
- Pain when walking
What is the best kidney stone treatment?
1. Water – if you have a tendency
to suffer with kidney stones then you have to make sure to drink large quantities
of water every day. If you notice your urine is anything but clear, drink more
water. Sometimes this may be all that is needed to help you pass your kidney
stone.
2. Diet – Things to avoid –
alcohol, salt, white flour and products made with this, sugar, caffeine, beets,
chocolate, nuts, carbonated drinks, spinach, strawberries, parsley, rhubarb,
wheat bran, meat and others. You can probably have these in moderation but not
while you are struggling to get rid of kidney stones.
3. Exercise – exercise helps
calcium move from the blood to your bones. Just be sure not to become
dehydrated while you are exercising.
4. Lemon Juice – Chemical compound
Citrate in Lemons helps breaking down calcium deposits (kidney stones) and slows
down their growth. It is advised to take
lemon juice once in the morning on empty
stomach and once in the hours before dinner. Better you use fresh lemon juice.
Lemon juice also helps in inhibiting bacterial growth.
5. Basil – Basil has acetic acid which helps
stabilize uric acid levels, and prevents formation of kidney stones. Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory properties
in basil juice helps in maintaining kidney health.
Prepare a tea with dried or fresh basil leaves and
drink 3 to 4 cups in a day.
Caution- Limit use of Basil tea for less than six
weeks at a stretch. Extended use of Basil tea or juice may leads to low blood
pressure, low blood sugar.
You may also read- 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Holy Basil or Tulsi.
6. Apple
Cider Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar contains citric acid
which helps dissolve calcium deposits. It is advised to drink two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
dissolved in 200 ml of water. This drink may reduce symptoms of Kidney stones
and prevents their formation.
7. Pomegranate Juice - Pomegranate juice has astringent
and anti-oxidant properties. This is believed to reduce incidences of formation
of kidney stones and ease their passage.
Celery Juice |
8. Celery Juice – Celery juice has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, also a study show that Celery juice has phytosterol and
unidentified polar substances which prevents development of kidney stones. Celery
juice is a natural diuretic, fiber- rich celery juice helps in flushing out
toxins from our body.
9. Wheat grass Juice –
Wheat grass is loaded with multiple nutrients and been used to stimulate health.
Intake of wheat grass juice increases of flow of urine so helps pass the stones.
Drink 50 ml to 300 ml of
wheat grass juice per day on empty stomach. Overuse may cause loss of appetite
and constipation.
Dandelion root |
10. Dandelion root Juice
– Dandelions (kukraundha or Kukaranudha in Hindi) have vitamins A,B, C,D and many minerals such as
potassium, iron and zinc. Dandelion juice is an excellent Kidney tonic which stimulates
production of bile, hence eliminate waster and increases urine output.
Prepare fresh dandelion juice
or dried powder , you can ginger to taste.
It is possible to kidney stone
on your own, there may be uncomfortable to suffer. By using the above remedies to your daily
regime, you can prevent repeated occurrence of Kidney stones.
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