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Homeopathic Approach in Kidney Stone Removal!

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Dr. Subrata GoraiHomeopathy Doctor • 17 Years Exp.BHMS, OCRT KOLKATA
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Kidney stones often referred to as Nephrolithiasis or Renal Lithiasis is a medical condition that can affect all and sundry, irrespective of their age and sex. Painful and uncomfortable, kidney stones form when the concentration of some minerals and salts such as oxalate, calcium or uric acid, to name a few, shoots up abnormally in the urine. Over time, the minerals that built up hardens and solidifies to form stones (can be of varying size) affecting the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract.

There can be a plethora of triggers that can give rise to kidney stones, the most common of which include, obesity, Frequent infection of the urinary tract, Unhealthy dietary habits (increased intake of foods rich in oxalate, proteins or calcium), Cystinuria, Reduced fluid intake (especially water), Ileal disease, Urinary Stasis, Hyperparathyroidism. People with a family history of kidney stones are at higher risk of suffering from the condition.

Homeopathy to deal with kidney stones and the associated symptoms and discomfort-
Over the years, Homeopathy has been phenomenal, providing effective treatment to a host of medical conditions and ailments. When it comes to kidney stones, the approach should be to eliminate the underlying factor triggering the complication rather than just providing a superficial and temporary solution. Homeopathy adopts a similar approach to treat kidney stones. In addition to the removal of the kidney stones, the homeopathic treatment also makes sure that the condition (formation of kidney stones) does not recur in the future.

Using natural products with no side-effects is another USP of the Homeopathic treatment. A host of Homeopathic medicines, which when used along healthy changes in the diet and lifestyle work wonders to provide permanent relief from kidney stones.

Some of the Homeopathic medicines used include:

  1. Hydrangea Arborescens is a Homeopathic medicine that goes a long way to break, dissolve, and soften the kidney stones (also referred to as a Stone Breaker).
  2. Cantharis is another homeopathic medicine used in treating kidney stones. Patients who experience a burning sensation during urination (triggered by the kidney stones) benefit immensely from Cantharis.
  3. Lycopodium comes as a saviour in case of kidney stones in the right side of the kidney. Lycopodium provides relief to patients who experience a backache just before urination.

The following dietary and lifestyle modifications enhance the effectiveness of the Homeopathic medicines by many folds.

  1. Keeping the body well hydrated is vital for people with kidney stones. It helps in better elimination of the harmful toxins and the kidney stones.
  2. Fruits and vegetable rich in fibre are highly beneficial in case of kidney stones. Most Homeopaths recommend avoiding foods such as aerated and alcoholic drinks that contain high amounts of soda, processed and fast foods.
  3. Spinach, beetroots, sweet potatoes, chocolates, sesame seeds are rich in oxalate and are best left avoided.
  4. Consume animal proteins such as red meat, eggs, poultry, in limited amounts.

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