KIDNEY STONE
Kidney Stone also referred as Renal Calculi is named as Nephrolithiasis or Urolithiasis as per the medical terminology.
Urination helps to remove the toxins along with the liquid waste from the body. During this process, there are chances of formation of solid mass which happens due to the clumping of tiny crystals. These tiny crystals can be referred as Renal Calculus. It may be variable in size and shape. Many factors contribute to the formation of urinary stones. The chemical composition of kidney stone vary from individual to individual depending upon the abnormality. Depending upon the variations in their compositions they are mainly categorized into –
- Calcium stones – Calcium oxalate or Calcium phosphate
- Magnesium Ammonium phosphate stones
- Uric Acid stones
- Cystine stones
- Drug Induced stones.
Person suffering with kidney stone experience with excruciating pain which is beyond explanation. Apart from pain, people also experience frequent urge to micturate, hematuria (blood in urine), nausea and vomiting. Most of the calculi, flushes out along with the urine but if they don’t life becomes miserable.
Causes of Kidney Stones
Formation of kidney stones is a complex and multifactorial process. These may include several inherent factors like age, sex, heredity, and external factors such as geography, climate, dietary, mineral composition, and water intake.
- Lifestyle habits and dietary changes such as – excessive intake of animal proteins and salt and diet deficient in citrate, fiber contents.
- Low urine output – inadequate water intake which leads to dehydration and super saturation of the urine.
- Due to recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Genetic predisposition – family history of urinary calculi.
- Anatomical abnormalities –factors such as defects in medullary sponge kidney, pyeloureteral duplication, polycystic renal disease, and horse shoe kidney
- Inflammatory bowel disease and other intestinal malabsorption can also be a triggering factor to kidney stones.
- Due to long term use of Lithogenic drugs: sulfonamides (sulfadiazine), uricosuric agents, which have low solubility and promotes the formation of calculi, and ceftriaxone (high dose on long terms)
- Climate change – Due to the geographic conditions like global warming and seasonal variations can also be a contributing factor to calculi.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
- Sudden onset of excruciating, cramping pain in the low back or side, groin and abdomen. Changes in body position do not relieve this pain.
- Nausea and vomiting are the common symptoms often accompanied with pain.
- May or May not cause bloody urine.
- If associated with Urinary tract infections, then fever and chills also occur.
- Sometimes symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency or incomplete urination can also happen.
Home remedies for Kidney Stones
- Drink plenty of warm water.
- Consume fruits and vegetables rich in fibrous content. Some foods like lemon, orange, avocados, bananas, green leafy vegetables and pumpkin skins are very beneficial.
- Tender Coconut water -Drinking a lot of coconut water will help to increase the body’s urine output. Apart from this, the amount of potassium present in coconut water helps to alkalinize the acidic urine and also dissolve the kidney stones.
- Pomegranate juice - Pomegranate juice contains elements that lower the acidity of urine, making it harder for stones to form.
- Sugar cane juice – Intake of sugar cane juice promotes frequent urination, which helps the small sized stones to pass through the urine.
- Celery juice or seeds – Including celery seeds to the daily diet reduces the risk of urine formation.
- Horse gram soup is said to be very effective in treating kidney stones.
Swarna Prashana | Swarna Bindu Prashana | Aptacare
Swana prashana is also called Swana Bindu prashana an ayurvedic immuno-booster that is advised in kids. It is popularly known as Suvarna prashana, Suvarna Bindu prashana. The administration of Swarna (gold) in children for the benefits of improving intellect, digestion and metabolism, physical strength, immunity, complexion, and life span. The age at which Swarna prashana should be administered can be determined depending upon the desired effect in children. There are various formulations of gold and even along with ayurvedic drugs.
Swarna prashana is carried out every month on the day of Pushya nakshatra.
Why Pushya nakshatra? Pushya is one among the 27 nakshatras. It is also known as Indrapurohita, Pushya, Pushka, Pushkarya, Pushkararaja, Pushyami. Pushya nakshatra is said to be most auspicious among other stars. It is known as “The Star of Nourishment”. The word Pushya itself translates to “Nourisher” or “thrive”, etc. In general, it is the day best for following activities
Pushya Nakshatra Dates for 2019
| MONTH | DAY | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| August | Thursday | 01 |
| August | Wednesday | 28 |
| September | Wednesday | 25 |
| October | Tuesday | 22 |
| November | Monday | 18 |
| December | Sunday | 15 |
Swarna prashana benefits are as follows:
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Medha Agni Bala Vardhanam (improvement of intellect, digestion, metabolism, immunity, and physical strength)
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Swarna Prashana improves attention and the grasping power in children and it is also known to enhance the memory. Swarna Prashana is very important for improving brain health in a child.
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Swarna Prashan accelerates the process of digestion in children. It stimulates appetite thus promotes healthy body growth.
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Swarna Prashana is a proper mixture of pure gold, honey, and ghee that are known to enhance the immune power of the body. Administration of Swarna Prashana can help to build a strong Immunity and reduce the chances of common infections such as cough, cold and cough.
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It improves the blood circulation in the body and also stimulates the nervous system. Swarna Prashan improves the blood circulation which results in improved skin texture and nourishes the skin.
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Due to its calming effects on the mind, it reduces mental agitation, attention deficit disorder, and hyperactivity in children.
All these factors discussed above are required for the proper growth and development of a child, which is considered to be rapid during childhood.
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Home remedies for Urinary tract infection, causes, and symptoms
More than half of the people in the world might have come across a urinary tract infection at some point of life. The disease is common in both genders but women are more prone to get infected and belongs to the high-risk category. Compared to men, women have a smaller urethra, so bacteria have a smaller distance to travel before reaching the urinary tract. Also due to the lifestyle changes women are affected over 50% each year.
UTI is a generalized term used to refer bacterial or fungal growth in any part of the urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most of the infections are associated with bladder and the urethra. UTI can be treated within 2-3days, but if the infection persists then medications should be continued till it subsides.
What are the Causes of Urinary Tract Infection
Cystitis (infection of the bladder) – Typically, this type of infection is caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). They are generally found in the gastrointestinal tract. The infection can also happen through sexual intercourse. All women belong to the risk category of cystitis because of their anatomy, specifically the short distance from the urethra to the bladder.
Urethritis (infection of the urethra) – The infection that occurs because of the spreading of the bacteria from the anus to the urethra. Since the urethral opening and vaginal opening is close enough, the infections get transmitted easily. Sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasma, etc. also leave high risk for UTI.
What are the Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections?
A strong, persistent urge to urinate
Burning sensation while urinating
Urine incontinence (Passing urine in small amounts and feeling of incompleteness even after passing urine)
Fever associated with chills in the night
Turbid Urine (urine appears cloudy)
Signs of blood in the urine.
Strong-smelling urine
Nausea and vomiting
Muscle aches and abdominal pains
Severe pelvic pain, in women — more pain felt in the center of the pelvis and in the area near the pubic bone.
Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection
This is a very good remedy for treating the urinary infection. Take the seeds of Tribulus, dry in the sun and store it for ready usage.
Take a few of them and boil in water and drink it warm. Continue drinking this frequently until the infection comes down.
Drink a glass of unsweetened cranberry juice on a daily basis until the infection is cleared. The juice can be diluted with water if required.
Hydrate the body adequately. This is a permanent and simplest solution that can be taken to prevent UTI. Even though water is the most essential thing in life, it is not given utmost importance. Drinking plain water is can flush out the bacteria and prevent it from recurrent infections.
Consume the water boiled with coriander seeds and drink infrequently.
Coriander is considered to be a cooling diuretic. Both the seeds and leaves can be used to cure the infection caused by the urinary tract. The seeds are helpful in treating cystitis, dysuria, cloudy urine. A warm infusion of the coriander seeds is much beneficial in case of burning micturition.
