A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney out of substances in the urine.
A stone may stay in the kidney or break loose and travel down the urinary tract. A small stone may pass all the way out of the body without causing too much pain.
A larger stone may get stuck in a ureter, the bladder, or the urethra. A problem stone can block the flow of urine and cause great pain.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones:If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not pass. It may even get larger. Your doctor can help.
You should call a doctor if you have any of the following signs:
- extreme pain in your back or side that will not go away
- blood in your urine
- fever and chills
- vomiting
- urine that smells bad or looks cloudy
- a burning feeling when you urinate
Natural Home Remedy from Your Own Kitchen:
1.Water: Drink more water. Try to drink 12 full glasses of water a day. Drinking lots of water helps to flush away the substances that form stones in the kidneys.
2.Coconut Water: Regular intake of coconut water and barley water can help in relieving the burning urination sensations which is a common issue with people carrying kidney stones.Coconut water also keeps the body cool and reduces the toxic substances inside the body.
You can also drink ginger ale, lemon-lime sodas, and fruit juices. But water is best. Limit your coffee, tea to 1 or 2 cups a day because the caffeine may cause you to lose fluid too quickly.
3.Tomato Juice: Drink one glass of fresh tomato juice first thing in the morning. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to it.
4.Pomegranate: Take pomegranate juice or grind its seeds into fine paste.
5.Onion: Take 2 or 3 small onions and boil it with a glass of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the mixture and allow it to cool. Add little sugar and salt to it. take this mixture 2 to 3 times a day.
6.Fruits and Vitamin A: Fruits rich in vitamin A like watermelon, apple, figs are highly beneficial in removing kidney stones.These fruits helps in strengthening the urinary system thus prevents the formation of kidney stones inside the body. Eat 2 to 3 small apple per day. Pineapple juice is very effective in treating kidney stones.
7. Basil: Take 4 to 5 basil leaves ,extract its juice and mix it with 1 tsp of honey and take it each morning for 4 to 5 months. This is very natural and very effective.
- If you have a uric acid stone, your doctor may ask you to eat less meat, because meat breaks down to make uric acid.
- If you are prone to forming calcium oxalate stones, you may need to limit foods that are high in oxalate. These foods include rhubarb, beets, spinach, and chocolate.
- Red chilli pepper, spices and milk products should be avoided by kidney stone patients.
- Don't eat anything that causes acidity.
- Avoid oily, fried and protein rich food.
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