Causes and Home remedies for Kidney Stones
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Loading ...Kidney Stones are formed from chemicals found in the urine (such as uric acid, calcium, phosphorus and oxalic acid). This happens when a particular substance in the urine exceeds its solubility. They maybe grit, sand and gravel like obstructions.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
- Pain is felt in the side initially and then in the groin and thighs.
- Scanty and painful urination.
- Frequent urination and presence of blood in the urine.
- Chill, shock, vomiting, nausea and sweating are the other symptoms.
Causes of Kidney Stones
- Insufficient intake of fluids or heavy perspiration makes the urine highly concentrated and leads to stone formation.
- Sedentary lifestyle aggravates things further.
- Excess intake of Vitamin D and lack of Vitamin C.
- Excess intake of meat, condiment and spices, white flour and sugar products, tea and coffee, acid forming foods.
- Overeating can lead to formation of stones.
Types of Kidney Stones
1. Primary stones are formed in acidic urine. Sedentary life, alcoholism, excess intake of nitrogenous rich food and constipation are the factors.
2. Secondary stones arise in alkaline medium and are formed due to local infection.
Treatment of Kidney Stones
Proper dietary regulations prevent recurrence of the symptoms. Avoid foods that irritate the kidneys.
- Kidney beans are effective remedy for kidney stones and other kidney problems. Boil about sliced pods in hot water for 4 hours. Strain the liquid and cool it for 8 hours. Strain it once more. A glassful of the decoction should be given to the patient every 2 hours for one day. Then take it several times a week.
- Juice of basil leaf is also very effective. When taken with honey for 6 months it gives good results.
- Celery can be used regularly to prevent stone formation.
- Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine should be taken for several months for a permanent cure.
- Restrict protein diet.
- Drink more than 3,000 milliliter of water per day.
- Patient should be given large hot enema.
- Take a hot bath, temperature being 100 degree Fahrenheit. Apply cold pack to the head. Hot fomentation should be applied across the back region of the kidneys to relieve pain.
- Yoga is also very beneficial.
March 5, 2008 | Filed Under Natural Home Remedies
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