Introduction
Kidney stone is a hard crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are common cause of severe pain in abdomen, flank and groin.
Symptoms:
- Sudden onset of excruciating, cramping pain in the lowback region or groin or abdomen
- Pain accompanied with nausea/vomiting
Causes:
- Reduced fluid intake
- Frequent urinary tract infection
Homoeopathic treatment |
Conventional Treatment |
| Reduces pain | Reduces pain |
| Reduces inflammation | Reduces inflammation |
| Expels the stones and prevent formation | – |
| Treats not only the affected organs and its symptoms but also removes the cause | Treats only the affected organ and its symptoms |
| Permanent cure | Temporary relief |
| Specific remedy for each person selected on the basis of both physical and mental generals | Common medicines prescribed to all persons |
| Natural/potentized medicines | Synthetic/concentrated medicines |
| Nil side effects | Chain of side effects |
Treatment Prognosis:
- Decrease in intensity and periodicity of pain soon after taking pills
- Acute attacks become less severe and less frequent on the course of treatment
- Treatment helps in expelling the stones and prevents further development of stones
Diet and Lifestyle Changes:
- Drink plenty of water
- Drink lemonade, pineapple juice, plantain stem juice
- Avoid berries