A hardened deposit of salt, minerals, etc. in the kidneys is referred to as a renal stone. If the stone size is insignificant, you will not experience any pain or other symptoms associated with renal stones. However, a renal stone of significant size can cause lacerations in the organs, and sometimes even death. Ayurveda has effective treatments for curing kidney stones. A few potent Ayurvedic medicine for kidney stone are used to treat renal stones in Ayurveda. Diet and lifestyle changes are also effective in treating renal stones.
Causes of Kidney Stone
- Severe dehydration
- Obesity
- High sodium diet
- Family history
- High protein diet
- Digestive surgery
- Calcium-based antacids, laxatives, etc.
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Symptoms of Kidney Stone
- Flank pain
- Severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the ribs that fluctuates in nature
- Burning sensation while urinating
- Pink, red, or brown urine
- Cloudy, foul-smelling urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills, especially if the fever is accompanied by any infection
How to Diagnose Kidney Stones?
The following methods often diagnose kidney stones:
- Physical exam
- Urine tests
- Blood tests
- X-ray, CT scan, or intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
- Examination of passed stones
Ayurvedic Treatment for Renal Stones
Treating kidney stones in Ayurveda centers around using the best Ayurvedic medicine for stone treatment. Some really effective Ayurvedic medicine for renal stone like Ushira, Pashanabheda, Gokshura, etc. are effective in treating and completely curing renal stones. Ayurveda also lists specific diet and lifestyle changes for the complete treatment of renal stones. These diet changes are also helpful in improving the overall health of your kidneys.
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Ayurvedic Medicine for Kidney Stone
1. Varuna
It is an excellent Ayurvedic medicine for pathri or kidney stone, since it has diuretic properties. This means this Ayurvedic herb aids in the effective removal of toxins from the body. This Ayurvedic herb has also shown encouraging results in inhibiting the formation of oxalate in the body, thereby reducing your chances of developing oxalate-based kidney stones in the body.
2. Pashanabheda
Pashanabheda is also known as the "stone breaker", as consuming this herb helps break kidney stones into smaller fragments and assists our kidneys in flushing them out of the body. Consuming this herb may also help in alleviating the pain and inflammation often caused by renal stones.
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3. Gokshura
Gokshura’s diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties help avoid oxidative stress in the kidneys. In addition to this, this herb is effective in strengthening the overall renal functions by assisting in the removal of toxins from the body. Avoid consuming these herbs without the advice of your doctor though.
4. Punarnava
By promoting healthy urine flow, Punarnava helps inhibit the accumulation of wastes in the body. This herb also repairs damaged renal tissues and strengthens renal functions. These properties make Punarnava an excellent Ayurvedic medicine for kidney stone treatment.
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Lifestyle Changes for Kidney Stone Patients
1. Stay Hydrated
This goes without saying, as dehydration can cause renal stones. Drink at least 2.5 - 3 liters of fluids a day. Fluids can include water, juices, coconut water, herbal teas like green tea, hydrangea tea, dandelion root tea, etc.
2. Reduce Salt Intake
As mentioned in the introduction, renal stones are hardened masses of minerals, salts, etc. Reducing your salt intake will greatly reduce your chances of developing salt-based kidney stones. Additionally, a high salt diet increases blood pressure. This narrows your blood vessels. These blood vessels harm the kidney tissues and may lead to deteriorating renal functions in the long run.
3. Reduce Protein Consumption
Renal patients should consume protein, especially animal-based protein, in extreme moderation. Protein plays a role in the production of creatinine in the body. Meat, fish, red meat, chicken, etc., if consumed heavily, will increase creatinine production, weakening renal functions. This will increase your risk of developing renal stones.
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4. Keep your weight in check
Obesity can cause weakening renal functions; maintain your weight. If you are a renal patient, stay away from heavy exercises. Jogging, swimming, etc. are perfect for renal patients.
5. Avoid Aerated Drinks
Carbonated drinks have this awesome taste, but they are not exactly kidney-friendly. You should moderate their consumption for better renal health. Regularly consuming carbonated beverages results in diabetes, renal stones, and degrading renal functions in the long run.
Conclusion
Kidney stones can be troublesome and a large enough kidney stone can cause excruciating pain and severe health complications for you. Fortunately, an early diagnosis and swift treatment ensure that you do not have to go under the knife for the removal of these stones. A proper treatment, boosted with appropriate diet and lifestyle changes will ensure that you do not have a recurrence of renal stones. However, an expert opinion must be sought in case the size of the stone is on the larger side.
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