Kidney Stones & its Removal

The greatest risk factor for kidneys stones is making less than 1 liter of urine day. This is why kidney stones are common in middle aged people who have kidney problems. However, kidney stones are most likely to occur in people between the ages of 20 and 50.

• People whose water intake is very low.
• Someone in your family has had kidney stones
• You don’t drink enough water
• You are overweight or obese.
• You follow a diet high in protein, vitamin C, Diary Products, sodium and/or sugar.
• You have had gastric bypass surgery or another intestinal surgery.

Pain is a classic symptom of kidney stones. The pain is usually located in the flank or side and may radiate around to the abdomen as the urinary tract system. As the stone moves along the tract, it can block the natural flow of urine, which causes the kidney to swell. The pain from a kidney stone can be so intense that people end up in the emergency room. It’s important to understand why kidney stones can be a problem? Stones don’t always stay in the kidney. Sometimes they pass from the kidney into the ureters. Ureters are small and delicate and the stones may be too large to pass smoothly down the ureter to the bladder.

Knowing the type of kidney stone helps determine the cause and may give clues on how to reduce your risk of getting more kidney stones. There are four main types of kidney stones:

• Calcium Stones:- Calcium stones are the most common form of kidney stones. They are formed when there is too much calcium in the urine.
• Struvite Stones:- These are horn-shaped and can grow quite large. They are usually caused by urinary tract infection.
• Uric Acid Stones- Uric acid stones are softer than other types of kidney stones. They may occur due to a high-protein low-fiber diet.
• Cystine Stones: - These develop when the urine contains too much of the amino acid cystine. Stones as small as 2 mm have been known to cause discomforting symptoms.

A kidney stone can be as tiny as a grain of sand, and you can pass it through urine without even knowing. But a bigger one can block your urine flow and hurt a lot. Some people say that pain can be worse than childbirth. Causes which can lead to kidney stones include:

• Lack of water:- You need to make enough urine to dilute the things that turn into stones. Swap a glass of water for a citrus drink. The citrate in lemonade or orange juice can block stones from forming.
• Diet:- What you eat can play a big role in whether you get one of these stones.
• Gut Problem:- Stones are the most common kidney problem in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Bowel problems can give you diarrhea.
• Obesity: - You’re almost twice as likely to get a kidney stone if you’re obese. That’s when your body mass index is 30 or above.

Kidney stones are known to cause severe pain. Symptoms of kidney stones may not occur until the stone begins to move down the ureter. The common symptoms of kidney stones include:

• Foul smelling urine
• Discolored urine: pink, red, brown, urine or blood in the urine.
• Frequent and urgent need to urinate
• Fever and chills
• Nausea and vomiting
• Shifting pain in the lower abdomen
• Varying intensity of pain that comes and goes

In the case of a small kidney stone, you may not have any pain or symptoms as the stone passes through your urinary tract. After getting to know your symptoms, medical history and after a complete examination, certain tests are to be taken to confirm the diagnosis of kidney stones. The tests may include:

• A computerized tomography (CT) scan
• Abdominal X-rays.
• Ultrasound Scan of the kidney (the preferred test)

Other tests include:

• Blood tests
• Blood urea nitrogen to assess kidney functioning
• Examination of passed stones to determine their type

The best home remedy to encourage the stone to pass is to drink lots of fluids, especially plain water and citrus juices such as orange or grapefruit. The extra fluid causes you to urinate more, which helps the stone move and keeps it from growing. You should aim for at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day. Lemons contain citrate, which can break up small stones, allowing them to pass more easily. You can add freshly squeezed lemons to your water as often as you like.

Basil also contains acetic acid, which helps to break down the kidney stones and reduce pain. It’s also full of nutrients. You can use Fresh or Dried Basil Leaves to make a tea and several cups per day. You may also juice fresh basil in a juicer or add it to a smoothie. Other home supplements include Apple Cider Vinegar, Pomegranate Juice.

Although it may be uncomfortable, it’s possible to pass a kidney stone on your own. Smaller stones are more likely to pass on their own, so you should take steps to keep the stone from growing. This includes eating a diet that’s low in salt, calcium, and protein. However, you need all of these for the body to function properly, so talk to your doctor about an appropriate diet to help you pass the stone. Passing a kidney stone can be very painful. A heating pad can also help.

Having a kidney stone makes you more likely to have more kidney stones in the future. To reduce the risk of developing more stones, it’s important to make sure that you drink enough water to keep your urine light yellow or clear and eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in salt. We at NHC, help you to figure out what diet, herbal medicines and lifestyle changes are best for you.

A couple factors determine how long you’ll spend waiting for a kidney stone to pass:

• Size: Size of the stone is a major factor in whether it can pass naturally. Stones smaller than 4 mm pass on their own 80 percent of the time with proper diet and supplements. They take an average of 25-31 days to pass. Stones that are 4-6 mm are more likely to require some sort of treatment, but around 60 percent pass naturally. This takes an average of 45 days. Stones larger than 6 mm usually need more time for treatment for complete removal of the stones.
• Location: While size is the main factor in whether stones will pass on their own, stone location in the ureter also makes a difference. Stones that are at the end of the ureter closer to where it attaches to the bladder- rather than the end that attaches to the kidney- are more likely to pass on their own. For stones at the end of ureter closer to the bladder need specific treatments and with the help of our diet and treatment will pass easily through urine.

One of the patients at NHC Life, Mr. Yuvraj Singh detected in his reports gallbladder and kidney both stones, as he shares his journey he says, after I underwent an ultrasound in which one stone of 8.4 mm in the gallbladder were detected as well as one 4.7mm stone, were detected in my kidney. I was really scared of the idea of my reports and as I went to other doctors they advised me to undergo a surgical treatment for removal of gallbladder and for kidney stones they asked me to be on regular medication initially, as I wasn’t convinced with the idea of surgery I came across videos Natural Health Care and I am glad I did. After coming to NHC, I was sure that my stones will be removed from kidney and gallbladder as well. I was given medication along with diet care and I could see the results and change in my body within a few days. My family and Radiologist could not believe that the removal of stones was possible even without surgery. I am thankful to Natural Health Care Doctors and their Team.

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At NHC Life Center, we are happy to see our patients understand that if the count and size of the stones is more, the duration of treatment will be more. We congratulate all our patients for their success in our treatment as it is their belief which keeps us going for good.