Kidney stones are hard crystals of minerals
and salts that form by sticking together inside the kidneys. The size of kidney
stones can vary from a seed to a pearl or even larger. It can obstruct the
urine flow and cause infection, kidney damage or kidney failure.
Treatment
for kidney stones
Most kidney stones can be treated without
surgery. Kidney stones can pass by itself through the urinary tract but may
cause severe pain. The pain caused by a kidney stone may differ in intensity
when shifting to a different location.
Kidney stones can be easily melted by
medication and therapy until the size of the stones are very large that can't
be removed or crushed with other treatments. In this case, surgery might be the
only option. Find the best treatment of kidney stones in Bangalore.
Following
are some ways to treat kidney stones without surgery:
- Medications
Some specific types of kidney stones
like uric acid stones can be dissolved with the help of medications.
Medications are used to make stones easy to pass through urine.
- Drink a lot of water
Some kidney stones are formed by an infection
because of not drinking enough fluids or water. Drinking plenty of water is one
of the best ways to prevent and treat kidney stones. It helps ease the passage
or slow the growth of stones in the kidneys.
- Home remedies
Several home remedies are present to cure
kidney stones. The purpose of these methods is to dissolve kidney stones in the
urine and pass it out from the body.
But it is always recommended to consult with
your doctor first as you may be allergic to some ingredients.
Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, pomegranate
juice, basil and wheatgrass juice etc contain the ingredients that can help
prevent kidney stones.
But remember, if you are noticing symptoms of kidney stones, it is always good to see a urologist before taking any
medication or therapy. Your doctor may suggest a kidney stone surgery
until and unless kidney stones starts coming down and get stuck in the ureter.
Larger kidney stones require immediate removal by kidney surgery or even kidney
transplant.
Get kidney function
tests regularly as sometimes no symptoms are seen for most of the kidney
disease. Choose the best treatment and care for your kidneys in one of India’s
leading Nephrology-Urology hospitals.
Contact
NU multi specialty hospital Bangalore