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What are kidney stones?
Kidney stones are made up of different substances like calcium and minerals that are usually flushed out of the body through urine.
The kidney stones are formed when there is excess amount of oxalate(made from vitamin C) in the body.
Small kidney stones up to 6 cm are not a problem. It is the large kidney stone that causes pain and obstruction.
Stones upto 6 cms usually flush out with the normal process.
Most of us have kidney stones made in the kidney. But under normal circumstances they are expelled out of the body. The problem occurs when due to improper metabolism and/or less water intake these materials are not completely flushed out.
If the kidney is not cleansed over a period of time the size of these stones may increase making it difficult for the stones to come out through the normal urine process.
Symptoms
- Severe painbecause the stone puts pressure inside the kidney and blocks the water flow, it can cause severe unbearable pain. The pain can run for short or long durations.
- Symptoms in the Urine ——
Because these stones have a rough surface they can cause wounds inside the system which may bring blood in the urine
- It also causes painful and frequent urination because the body is not able to expel out urine properly at one go.
- Other symptoms Chills, fever, nausea may occur as a body’s immunity response.
** Causes **
Improper lifestyle
Improper diet is one of the reasons of kidney stones. More salts and urine increases the workload of kidney and it is not able to flush out the toxins properly.
Excessive protein intake increases the amount of calcium in the body. The unutilized portion of these nutrients causes pressure on the flushing out process.
Lack of exercise: – a sedentary life leads to improper metabolism. Slow metabolism leads to more calcium in the blood stream which increases the chances of stone formation in the kidney.
Excess of oxalate
Oxalate is a substance that is formed inside the body from vitamin C. Hence, excess intake of vitamin C especially in the form of dietary supplements can cause kidney stones to occur as it increases the oxalate amounts in the body.
Less water intake is one the primary causes of formation of kidney stones. Less water intake makes it difficult for the kidney to flush out the minerals properly. Hence, it becomes one of the major reasons for formation of kidney stones.
Natural treatment and preventive measures
• Drink more water to prevent kidney stone formation
Drinking more water is probably one of the most effective way to remove kidney stone problem. The water is able to break down the stone and even make the size smaller.
• Exercise regularly to increase metabolism and decrease kidney workload
a good metabolism as a result of balanced exercise routine helps in a balanced levels of nutrients and minerals in the blood stream.
Create a balanced and well round exercise routine which involves both aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Yoga is particularly helpful in creating a balance of nutrients inside the body.
• Eat more of “dietary calcium” rich foods
eating foods rich in calcium like cheese, pulses, eggs etc are beneficial and decreases chances of kidney stones.
Contrary to what most people may think, a diet that is low in calcium can cause kidney stones! However, taking calcium supplements alone is not advised. Calcium is an important nutrient required by the body to properly metabolize the body function.
- Milk
- Cheese
- Pulses
- Nuts
NOTE: the important point here is that taking high amount of dietary calcium along with normal foods like cheese, pulses etc are beneficial. On the other hand pure calcium supplements increase the chance of stone formation. So a vegetarian diet is recommended.
• Kidney beans as a remedy for kidney stones
kidney beans, also known as dried French beans or Rajmah in Hindi is one of the most successful foods that work as a wonderful home remedy for kidney stones.
The method:
- remove the beans from inside the pods
- cut the pods into small pieces.
- Put 50-60 gms of kidney beans in 4 litre of hot water and let it boil slowly for approximately 6 hours.
- Filter the remaining liquid using a muslin cloth and let it cool for 8 hours.
- Drink this decoction within every 4 hours for two days. The same process can be repeated for two weeks.
• Eat more magnesium rich foods
eat more natural sources of magnesium as it can help in breaking the stones or decrease the size so that it can flush out.
• Pomegranate juice with horsegram (kulthi) soup treatment for kidney stone
the juice of pomegranate seeds crushed and mixed with the soup of horsegram is a proven remedy to dissolve the kidney stones
• Watermelon for dissolving kidney stones
Is a natural diuretic that is rich in potassium salts. It also contains highest amount of water and is hence a good remedy for the problem of kidney stones.
• Grapejuice as a remedy for kidney stone
grapes have low albumin and sodium chloride content. They act as diuretic and enhance the proper flow.
Other important tips
• Use a mesh strainer to catch the stone
a mesh strainer can be found at any medical stores. These can help you in catching the stone when it comes out. This stone can be analyzed by a health professional to identify the root cause of your problem.
• Measure your urine output
Under normal conditions one must expel at least 40 to 50 ounces of urine everyday. It is important to measure the output so that you can make sure that kidneys are in a good healthy condition.
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