HOMEOPATHIC TREAMENT OF KIDNEY - RENAL STONE

If you have kidney stones it is important to know that even small stones can damage kidney tissue if left untreated.
A kidney stone also known as renal stone or calculi is a hard mineral and crystalline material formed within the
kidney or urinary tract. The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and add them to the urine. When waste
materials in the urine do not dissolve completely, kidney stones are formed.
Types: The four most common types of stones are:

Calcium stones are the most common of all stones, and are more common in men. They occur when there is
too much calcium in the urine. The calcium may combine with other substances such as oxalate, phosphate, or
carbonate to form the stone. Calcium that is not used by the bones and muscles goes to the kidneys and is
flushed out with the rest of the urine. The calcium that stays behind joins with other waste products to form a
stone. Prolonged inactivity, metabolic disorders, certain diets or medicines increases urinary calcium.

Uric acid stones are not as common as Calcium stones but are more common in men. It occurs in cases of
severe dehydration or in people who have Gout, a disease that causes high uric acid levels in the blood.

Cystine stones are rare and develop in persons having a genetic disorder called Cystinuria. This disease
results from a birth defect that causes the kidney to increase the Cystine level in the urine. Cystine is an amino
acid that makes up muscles, nerves and other parts of the body. This condition causes cystine stones that are
difficult to treat and almost always diagnosed during childhood.

Struvite stones are large sized stones mainly found in women as a result of chronic urinary tract infection
when there is an interaction between protein breakdown products and infection causing bacteria in the urine.

Causes: Various conditions that can lead to Kidney stones are:

A decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone-forming substances like Calcium, Phosphates, Oxalates, etc.
in the urine.

Long term dehydration.

Obstruction of the flow of urine.

Low urine acidity.

Foreign bodies in the urinary tract.

Diet with excess oxalates, calcium, and vitamin abnormalities, e.g., Vitamin A deficiencies, Vitamin C & D
excess.

Chronic Urinary tract infections.

Metabolic diseases, e.g., hyperparathyroidism, cystinuria, gout, intestinal dysfunction, kidney diseases, etc.

Use of certain medications, e.g., diuretics that increase levels of uric acid, calcium containing antacids, and
certain drugs used to treat HIV infections, etc.

A low physical activity lifestyle.

Symptoms:

Some very small stones may be silent and asymptomatic.

Cramping pain in the low back, groin or abdomen.

Nausea and vomiting.

Blood in urine.

Cloudy or foul smelling urine.

Burning pain during urination.

Urgency of passing urine.

Increased urine frequency at night.

Obstruction feeling during urination.

Fever and chills.

Homeopathic approach to Kidney stones:

Homeopathic remedies will give symptomatic relief to the patient, and when the stone size is small it will crush or
break the stone, dissolve the stone gradually by acting on its chemical composition, will help push forward the stone
in the urinary tract and further helps in easy passage of these stones, it cleanses the urinary tract, prevents
inflammation and urinary infections caused by movement of existing stones and more than that prevents the
reformation of renal stones. Homeopathic remedies can offer complete cure for renal stones except in Stage Horn
type Renal Stones (eg.) Struvite stones, when the stone size is large or the stone is impacted, or there are multiple
stones, then the patient is better treated surgically. However, even after surgical removal of stones, Homoeopathy
still has a role to play in preventing its recurrence, and in treating secondary infections of the urinary tract arising
after injury from the moving stone. Based on the classical approach of Homeopathy a Homeopathic practitioner
looks at the person holistically, that is mind, body and emotion together and not just at the symptoms of the illness.
Some of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies that can help bring Kidney stone symptoms under control and
prevent its recurrence are given below. These remedies are just a few of the commonly used Homeopathic
remedies and are mentioned only to create awareness about the effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines
in Kidney stones. It is not advisable to resort to self-medication for any disease.
Homeopathic remedies:

Berberis Vulgaris: This remedy is indicated mainly for right sided Uric acid and Oxalate stones, sharp,
stitching pains felt between the lower ribs and hipbone that radiate to the groin area when urinating. Pain is
worse by slightest movement, standing and is relieved by lying on painful side. This remedy will help push the
stone forward in the urinary tract. Patient has a sensation as if some urine remains after urinating. Urine is
bubbling with thick mucus and bright red sediment.

Cantharis: This remedy will help with symptomatic relief to the patient especially indicated for burning urination
with an intolerable urge and is passed drop by drop. Pain feels like knives stabbing, and the person is always
thirsty.

Fragaria: This is an excellent remedy to prevent the reformation of stones.

Lycopodium: This remedy will give symptomatic relief to the patient. Pain in right side, which stops at bladder
area, also pain in the back relieved by urinating. Urine is slow in coming and must strain in order to empty
bladder. Urine has red sediment in it and symptoms are worse between 4 pm and 8 pm.

Ocimum Can: This remedy is specifically indicated for Uric acid crystals causing renal pain accompanied by
nausea and vomiting. Urine is thick, turbid, and bloody, with brick red or yellow sediment.

Sarsaparilla: This remedy helps in severe pain at the conclusion of urine. Bladder feels distended and tender.
Urine is sandy and passes in thin feeble stream. This remedy dissolves the stone gradually.

Solidago: This remedy will help treat phosphate crystals. Urine is difficult, clear, scanty but offensive. Pain in
kidneys extends forward to abdomen and bladder.

Terebinthina: This remedy will crush and break the stone. Urine is scanty and bloody with a burning pain in the
region of kidneys esp. right extending to the hip.

Uva Ursi: This remedy also will help dissolve the stone gradually. Urine is frequent, involuntary with blood and
pus and severe spasms of the bladder.

Recurrence of stones can be avoided by taking certain measures:

Drink at least 12 full glasses of water a day. Water helps to flush away excess substances that form stones in
the kidneys.

Lemonade is a good source of citrate and may be recommended as an alternative to water.

High levels of dietary calcium intake protect against rather than cause stone formation in some patients. But
high calcium from non-foods like calcium supplements actually increases the risk of kidney stones.

Avoid sugar, alcohol, antacids, excessive protein, carbonated beverages, caffeine, refined white flour products
such as pasta, white bread, and baked goods, meat, salt, and foods high in phosphates and oxalates (eg.
tomatoes, diary products, green leafy vegetables, beetroot, chocolate, nuts).

A hot-water bottle or an ice pack held over the site of the pain usually offers some relief.

Avoid high dose long term supplementation with Vitamin C & D.

Eat a high fibre diet.

Lose any excess weight.

Increase Vitamin A rich foods.

Increase exercise.

Hence, to relieve the symptoms of Kidney stones and to promote urinary and renal function with the help of a safe,
natural and effective treatment consider Homeopathy.

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About the author :
Neepa Sevak is an experienced, registered Homeopath with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical
Examiners. She is currently practicing Classical Homeopathy at the Desert Institute of Classical
Homeopathy. Her mission is to Promote Health through Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and Individualistic
approach.

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