Dr. Periyasamy

Kidney stone formation is the most common kidney disease, and people who have had it, would immediately be reminded of the severe pain (loin to groin) in the back.

How stones are formed?

1. The kidney functions as the body’s filters in removing wastes from the body through urine.
2. Most of the waste is in the form of salts and when there is excessive salts and reduced amount of water, there could be formation of crystals or stones in the kidneys.

Symptoms

1. Reduced amount of urination
2. Blood in the urine due to damage of the urinary tract structures
3. Painful urination with burning sensation
4. Swollen abdomen
5. Nausea and Vomiting
6. Fever and chills

Benefits of homeopathic remedies
Kidney stones are highly likely to be recurrent. A number of factors contribute to their formation. Homeopathy aims at treating the whole body and not just dissolving the stones. It offers various remedies, which ensure the stones are completely dissolved and also prevent recurrence.

Remedies

1. Berberis Vulgaris is prescribed for the following conditions:
   • Very useful in left-sided stones where patient experiences pain radiating to the ureter, bladder, and urethra and down to the thighs.
   • Burning sensation with urination
   • Slightly red or green urine with mucus (increased consistency of urine)
   • Increase in pain with any kind of physical movement
   • Soreness in the lumbar region of the kidneys
2. Cantharis is suitable for the following conditions:
   • Paroxysms of renal colic with cutting and stabbing pains
   • Severe pain before and after urination in the urethral area
   • Constant urge to urinate, but very little flow
   • No relief even after sitting and straining
   • Bloody urine (slightly pinkish tinge), if there is damage to internal structures
   • Sharp tearing pain when this damage happens
   • Thirst and aversion to all fluids
3. Lycopodium is one of the most reliable homeopathic medicines for right-sided kidney stones.
   • Works better for right-sided stones, where it dissolves them completely
   • Severe backache experienced by the affected person prior to passing urine, which reduces after urination
   • Great urge to urinate, even at night
   • Presence of sediments (red or yellow) in the urine
   • Abdominal bloating with distention along with right-sided kidney pain
4. Hydrangea, also referred to as the stone breaker, reduces chances of recurrence of kidney stones in the following conditions:
   • Right-sided pain
   • Blood-tinged urine
   • Increased frequency of urination
   • Lots of white sediments in the urine. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Homeopath.

Are you suffering from kidney stones and looking for an effective, natural treatment? You should choose homeopathy, as it works well in treating kidney stones. A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline, mineral development in your kidneys or urinary tract. The condition is called nephrolithisis. Kidney stones occur due to a reduction in your urine volume, and because of the presence of excess stone-forming substance in your urine. Homeopathic treatment of kidney stones does not involve any side effects, and various homeopathic medicines are used as a part of the treatment. Some of them are as follows:

1. Belladonna
   • This medicine is used when a sharp pain is experienced because of kidney stones.
   • A patient experiences strains and cramps along the ureter during the passage of calculus.
   • Fever and irritation are also likely.
2. Benzoic acid
   • Benzoic acid is prescribed in case of nephritic colic.
   • Offensive urinary symptoms are experienced. The urine is usually deep red with strong and foul odor.
   • The urine may alternatively be thick, and clear.
3. Argentinum nit
   • This homeopathic medicine is used for treating kidney stones, which develop because of kidney congestion.
   • Dull backache and ache in the bladder are experienced, along with dark urine, containing deposits of uric acid and blood.
   • A patient experiences an increased urge for urination, but a very small amount of urine is passed at once.
   • A burning sensation while passing urine is indicated along with swelling of the urethra.
4. Cantharis
   • This homeopathic medicine is used during the paroxysms of renal colic. Extreme pain and excitement are indicated.
   • The pain may be cutting in nature, and it shoots in various directions, affecting your limbs and different parts of the body.
   • There is an increased urge to urinate, and an aversion to fluids is developed by a patient in spite of feeling thirsty.
5. Berberis
   • This is another effective homeopathic remedy used for treating kidney stones, when the patient experiences a shooting pain radiating from a certain point and he or she becomes unable to move because of the pain.
   • Also there is a darting pain experienced in the ureter, extending down to your legs.
   • There is an indication of the development of little pinheads in the pelvis that starts growing down your bladder.

You must consult a licensed homeopathic practitioner before taking homeopathic medicines for the treatment of kidney stones. A doctor will suggest you the best homeopathic medicines based on the symptoms you experience and the severity of the condition.

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