Homoeopathy and Kidney Stones

Conventional treatment involves flushing out small stones or the surgical removal of larger stones that are difficult to dislodge.

Kidney stones are treatable and can be prevented with dietary changes and lifestyle modifications. With adequate water intake,three litres a day, small crystals can be flushed out spontaneously without causing damage to the kidneys.

Some of the steps involved in conventional management of kidney stones are:

Bed rest

Local heat application

Increased fluid intake ( 2 litres-4 litres daily). Small stones may pass out on their own, but larger stones need intervention.

Avoiding preparations that may contain Vitamin D

Spinach and green leafy vegetables avoided in the diet of those with oxalate stones

Lithotriptor is used to powder larger stones using shock waves under water, aimed at the stone, from the body surface.

Renal stones, when large, are required to be removed surgically

Adequate fluid intake and a healthy, well balanced diet helps to prevent kidney stones formation.