Kidney stone: types, causes, symptoms, homeopathic medicine & treatment

       kidney work in our body to remove waste and fluid. In some cases, our body produces more waste as compared to fluid. This waste accumulates in the kidneys and forms crystals. and this condition is known as kidney stones. The size of Kidney stones may be very small like sand or grain or can be large as a ball. In this blog, we will discuss Homeopathic medicine and treatment for kidney stones.

Types of kidney stones:

According to researchers, there are four main types of kidney stones. 

Calcium Oxalate Stones:

calcium oxalate stone is one of the common types of kidney stone. Its main cause is the high level of calcium, uric acid, or oxalate. and low level of citrate. Plants and animals contain naturally calcium oxalate. Other plants that contain a high level of calcium oxalate are potatoes, chocolate, nuts, black tea, etc.

Struvite Stones:

Struvite stones are also known as infection stones. Because these stones cause infection in the urinary tract. When these stones are bigger they are known as staghorn calculi. These stones are most common in women.

Uric Acid Stone:

Uric acid kidney stones are because by a high level of uric acid. These stones form because of the high consumption of red meat, and alcohol in the diet. These stones are common in men. Patients who have gout or inflammatory bowel disease may have a high risk of uric acid kidney stones.

Cystine Stones:

A rare type of kidney stone is Cystine stone. Cystine is chemical it usually occurs in those patients who have the condition of cystinuria. In cystinuria, patient urine contains much amount of Cystine. 

Causes of kidney stones:

Kidney stones are more common in men than women. The main factors that cause kidney stones are the following. 

• Heredity: Family history is a major cause of kidney stones. Someone has more chance to get kidney stones if their family background had this disease. 
• Dehydration: If someone not drinking enough water may also have more chances to get this disease. Some people who sweat a lot also have more chance of it.
• Digestive diseases: Sometimes the digestive process is not working properly results increasing in stone accumulation in urine. 
• Unhealthy diet: Unhealthy diets such as high animal protein, salt, alcohol, and sugar increase the risk of kidney stones.
• Obesity: Obesity or weight gain is also a risk of kidney stones.
• Other medication: Some medicine like laxatives, dietary supplements, vitamin c, etc also increase the risk of kidney stones. 

Symptoms of Kidney stones:

A patient with small kidney stones, may not have any symptoms until these stones passed through the urinary tract. But if someone has large kidney stones it may show different symptoms. Some common symptoms occur in different types of kidney stones.

• Severe pain: In kidney stones, severe pain appears in the belly, back, or on both sides and moves towards the urinary tract. This pain starts due to the movement of a stone into the ureter that causes blockage and pressure in the kidney. This pain starts suddenly and in the form of waves. 
• Blood in the urine: According to patients with kidney stones, blood in the urine is the most common sign that is also known as hematuria. These blood cells are sometimes very small, it’s hard to observe these with the naked eye. These are also known as microscopic hematuria. This blood can be in different colors like brown, red, or pink. 
• burning during urination: Another symptom is known as dysuria appears. In this symptom kidney stone move towards the ureter and urinary bladder and causes severe pain. This pain is like burning or shooting.

• Vomiting: Another common symptom of kidney stones is patient has vomiting and nausea. This is because of GI tract and kidney nerve connections. Due to stones nerve between both triggered and causes upset of stomach.
• cold sweat and fever: Cold sweat and fever are the most serious symptom of kidney stones or any infection related to the kidney. This fever is more than 100˚F, which causes shivering due to chills.

Homeopathic medicine and treatment for kidney stones

Homeopathic medicine and treatment for kidney stones are the most effective natural way to get rid of them. This is the best non-surgical, in this kidney stones break down occurs and then dissolve and pass out with urine. The homeopathic treatment is safe, highly effective, natural, and has no side effects.

The best homeopathic medicine and treatment for kidney stones are the following:

Berberis Vulgaris and Hedeoma Pulegioides

        Berberis Vulgaris is a highly recommended homeopathic medicine for kidney stones. This medicine is mostly used to cure kidney stones in the left kidney. This symptom causes pain in the left side that moves down to the ureter and urinary bladder. In this symptom urine color is pale yellow and causes pain like cutting, stitching, and shooting. 

Hydrangea Arborescens

      Hydrangea Arborescens is also the most recommended homeopathic medicine for kidney stones. This medicine is used to break down kidney stones in the ureter and the urinary bladder. In terms of cure, it was noticed that white and yellow sand in urine. But in some cases, blood may be noticed in urine. 

Lycopodium

      Lycopodium Clavatum is recommended for kidney stones on the right side. In this symptom, the patient feels pain right kidney or in the ureter. It also becomes worse before and during urination, and red deposits appear in the urine. And urine is scanty, pale, and turbid.  

Sarsaparilla Officinalis

     Sarsaparilla Officinalis is recommended for kidney stones that cause burning near the ureter. In this symptom, urine is also scanty and contains slimy sediments and sand particles. This is also recommended for kidney stones on the right side.

Cantharis vesicatoria

      Cantharis Vesicatoria is also a highly recommended medicine used for kidney stones that caused burning and pain sensations in the uterus during urination. In this symptom, urine is also scanty, and slimy. 

Pareira Brava

     Pareira Brava is recommended for kidney stones that caused pain down to the thigh and towards the feet. In this case, the patient feels severe pain during urination, and urine also contains stingy and sandy material.

Ocimum Can and Tabacum

     Ocimum Can and Tabacum are recommended for kidney stones that caused pain and vomiting. This is most effective in right-sided kidney stones that cause vomiting. Tabacum is prescribed for kidney stones on the left side that caused vomiting. This is also indicated for cold sweat, sensitive renal region, and red urine.    

Medorrhinum

      Medorrhinum is recommended for Renal kidney stones. Other symptoms like a craving for ice cream, cold sweat, etc.

Conclusion:

    Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce kidney stones. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.