Natural Cure for Kidney Stones Explained in easy manner
Author: dr rony
Category: Health
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Have you often feel very severe pain in your abdomen, groin or sides? If your answer is yes, then make a trip to your doctor because you might have kidney stones. Kidney stones or sometimes it is called renal calculi are hard mineral and crystalline materials that are formed inside the kidney or the urinary tract. Research has shown for this here one in every twenty individuals develop kidney stone(s) at some stage in their lives.
Kidney stones can be easily treated in using different methods, some of these useful methods include
Medical Treatment
If patient feels severe pain in his body (which means the stones are blocking the urinary tract or even for there is an infection), doctors generally suggest surgical or medical treatment. Medical treatment options are:
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy "?" this treatment is better carried out if ESWL doesn't work for the patient or if the kidney stone is too large. The surgeon spaces a narrow telescope into the patient's kidney through an incision in the back of the patient. The surgeon then removes the stone (lithotomy) or breaks it up it and then removes the broken up stones (lithotripsy).
Ureteroscopy "?" this procedure is fairly invasive. This treatment involves the surgeon passing an "ureteroscope" (a very thin telescope tube) up the patient's urinary tract right to the location of the stone(s). As soon as the stone is located then the surgeon uses instruments to remove or break up the stones for easier removal. This medical treatment is normally used if the stones have moved from the kidney to the urethra.
Home Remedies
Most kidney stones that are about 5mm to 10mm here pass on their own because studies have shown that one or two out of every ten kidney stones need medical attention. It takes about one to three weeks in order for kidney stones to pass subsequent to using home remedies. Here are some home remedies that help you treat kidney stones:
Drink lots of water: Drinking lots of water will keep your urine clear and drink up to 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
Nettle leaf: This leaf is known for its urination promotion abilities. Drinking up to 2 to 3 cups of nettle leaf tea daily may actually prevent the formation of kidney stones. Nettle leaf works by constantly keeping water flowing through the body's kidneys and bladder; it also better helps to wash away bacteria. Nettle leaf tea can be prepared by merely mixing 1 or 2 tablespoons of dried nettle leaf with a cup of hot water and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes.
Vitamin supplements: Taking vitamin A and B6 supplement will certainly prevent the formation of kidney stones and treat kidney stones enduringly; that is, if it is taken for a couple of months.
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Date Submitted: 11/12/2009
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