Know All About Kidney Stones

By Super Admin

Friday, June 24, 2011, 9:48

Kidney stones are one of the most painful and common disorders of the urinary tract. A recent survey shows that there has been rapid increase in the number of people suffering from Kidney stones. Men are affected more frequently than women. Depending on where they are located, kidney stones are known as urinary calculi, urinary tract stone disease, renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, ureterolithiasis and urolithiasis.

Kidney stones are small, solid crystals that develop when salts or minerals in urine become solid inside the kidneys or uterus. The solid masses may be too small as a grain of sand or as large as a lemon. Tiny crystals leave the body while urinating without any pain or harm. However, they can build up inside the kidney. These large kidney stones when move out of the kidney and progress through the tubes that carry urine from kidney to bladder may cause severe pain. While passing if it gets stuck to ureter; it will cause infections that will lead to permanent kidney damage. They may be smooth, staghorn or jagged to make the situation even worst or better.

Symptoms:

Smelly urine. The patient may even see blood in the urine (hematuria). It is caused when the lining in the ureter or tissue is damaged inside the kidney.
Sharp, cramping pain in the back and on the sides in the area of kidney or in the lower abdomen.
Frequent urination or burning sensation during urination.
Fever and chills
Nausea and vomiting
Acute renal colic. The pain typically begins in the kidney area or under it and radiates through the ribs and hipbone until it reaches the bladder.

Home Remedy for kidney stones

Stones lesser than 4mm in size usually pass out spontaneously, without any complications. Follow these guidelines if the stones are relatively small and can pass out while urinating.

Dried French beans or Rajmah is an effective ingredient to get rid of all kidney problems including Kidney stones. Remove the beans from the pods, and slice the pods in small sizes and boil it in 4 liter of hot water in low flame for six hours continuously. Strain the liquid twice through fine muslin and cool it for eight hours. A glass of this fluid should be given to the patient every two hours throughout the day. The patient may consume it several times a week. Make sure you don't prepare the decoction in plenty, as it will not work if it is more than 24 hours old.
Take one teaspoon each of basil juice and honey daily for six months.
Intake of vitamin B6 or pyridoxine is the best treatment for kidney stones. A daily therapeutic dose of 100 to 150 mg of Vitamin B6 combined with other B complex vitamins helps in getting a permanent cure.
Take a tablespoon of pomegranate seed and grind it into a fine paste and give it to the patient with a cup of horse gram soup. A cup of horse gram soup should be prepared by using two tablespoon of it.
Drink a lot of water that you will be able to pass 2 quarts of urine a day.
Nettle helps to keep crystals from forming into stone. It even helps to wash away the bacteria. Drink 2-3 cups of nettle leaf per day to prevent kidney stones. Mix 1-2 tablespoon of dried nettle leaf with 1cup of hot water and steep for 10-15 minutes.

Consult your physician in case of severe pain. Majority of stones greater than 6mm will require surgical treatments. The treatments include dietary modifications, drinking plenty of water, medications and lithotriptor. In severe cases, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde interregnal surgery or open surgery may be necessary. It is done especially if the stone is struck and causing any infection in the urinary track.