Best Homeopathic Medicines for Removing Kidney Stones

What are kidney stones?

Our urinary system consists of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. The kidneys are vital organs that filter the blood, remove waste products and excessive fluid from the body. The waste products and fluid left after filtering blood is collectively referred to as urine. The urine, after being formed in the kidneys, passes through the narrow tubes called ureters. The urine gets collected in the urinary bladder which is voided via the urethra. The solid mineral deposits that get formed in kidneys or urinary bladder are referred to as kidney stones.

Cause of Kidney Stones

• HYPEREXCRETION OF RELATIVELY INSOLUBLE RINARY CONSTITUENTS such as oxalates, calcium, uric acid, cystine and certain drugs (such as magnesium trisilicate in the treatment of peptic ulcer).

• PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN URINE such as Urinary pH (which is influenced by diet and medicines), Colloid content, Decreased concentration of crystalloids, Urinary magnesium/calcium ratio.

• ALTERED URINARY CRYSTALLOIDS AND COLLOIDS.
  1. Either there is an increase in the crystalloid level or a fall in the colloid level, urinary stones may be formed.
  2. If there is any modification of the colloids e. g. they lose their solvent action or adhesive property, urinary stones may develop.

• DECREASED URINARY OUTPUT OF CITRATE.

• VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY.
  1. The desquamated cells form nidus for stone formation. This is more applicable to bladder stones.

• URINARY INFECTION.
  1. Infection disturbs the colloid content of the urine, also causes abnormality in the colloids (which may cause the crystalloid to be precipitated).
  2. Infection also changes urinary pH and also causes increase in concentration of crystalloids.

• URINARY STASIS.
  1. It causes a shift of the pH of the urine to the alkaline side, predisposes urinary infection, and allows the crystalloids to precipitate.

• HYPERPARATHYROIDISM.
  1. Due to overproduction of parathormone the bones become decalcified and calcium concentration in the urine is increased. This extra calcium may be deposited in the renal tubules or in the pelvis to form renal calculus.

• PROLONGED IMMOBILISATION.
• NIDUS OF STONE FORMATION.

  Can Homeopathic medicines break down kidney stones?

  Although kidney stones are considered a case for surgery under the conventional mode of medicine, Homeopathic medicines can break down and dissolve kidney stones or help them pass out as it is without surgical intervention. In fact, Homeopathic medicines have shown the most remarkable results in treating the recurrent tendency towards formation of kidney stones. Some well recognised Homeopathic medicines in this category are Berberis Vulgaris, Lycopodium Clavatum, Hydrangea Arborescens, Cantharis Vesicatoria, Benzoic Acid and Sarsaparilla Officinalis.

  What are the various types of kidney stones?

  There are mainly five types of kidney stones. These include uric acid stones, calcium stones (mainly calcium oxalate stones and sometimes calcium phosphate), struvite stones (mainly form in persons with urinary tract infection), staghorn stones (struvite stones, when they get enlarged, are referred to as staghorn stones) and cystine stones (these run in families with tendency to pass too much cystine in urine – cystinuria).

  What makes a person prone to kidney stones?

  There are many risk factors that predispose a person to kidney stone formation. These are:
  •  High protein, calcium or oxalate intake in diet
  •  Low water intake
  •  Urinary tract infections
  •  Obesity
  • Family history of kidney stones
  • Cystinuria

  How do kidney stones form?

  Kidney stones form when the level of crystal forming  substances such as calcium, uric acid, or oxalate rises in urine. At the same time, the level of substances that prevent these crystals from sticking together falls. Both these factors together play a role in kidney stone formation.

  Do all kidney stones cause intense pain?

  Kidney stones that are small size may show no symptom at all and may lie dormant in the kidneys. In such cases, they usually get accidently revealed in ultrasounds done for some other purpose. However, stones that are large in size cause intense pain. Pain from small stones may also arise when they are trying to pass the pelviureteric junction or ureterovesical junction. The pain may be felt in the kidney region or in the flank area. Other attending symptoms are frequent urine, pain on passing urine, burning urination, scanty urine, blood in urine and nausea or vomiting.

  What else does pain tell us about position of stones?

  We know that kidney stones that are small lie dormant in the kidney and cause no pain. Pain arises when the stones are large and block urine flow. However, pain also arises, in case of both small and large stones, when they are trying to enter the ureter from kidney or enter the urinary bladder from the ureter.

  Which tests does the diagnosis involve?

  The tests to confirm kidney stones include ultrasound, X-ray KUB i.e. kidney ureter bladder, intravenous pyelogram and CT scan of KUB. In addition to this, renal function test also needs to be done.

  Can kidney stones lead to complications, damaged kidney?

  The pain from kidney stones is usually so intense that the person seeks immediate medical aid. There are usually no complications in such cases. However, complications may arise in case of a person who, unaware of kidney stones lying dormant for long periods of time without causing any discomfort or pain, does not approach a doctor. In such cases, due to persistent and severe obstruction of urine flow, there are chances of kidney damage.

  What is renal colic?

  The pain caused by kidney stones is known as renal colic. This pain is very intense and may be felt in the mid-back or flank area. The patient does not find any position comfortable when in acute renal pain due to severity of the pain.

  Can Homeopathic medicines treat kidney stone located at junctions of the renal system?

  There are two junctions in the renal system The pelviureteric junction (PUJ) and the ureterovesical junction (UVJ). The PUJ junction is present at the renal pelvis and ureter. The UVJ refers to the junction of the ureter and urinary bladder. Homeopathic medicines can treat kidney stones at both PUJ and UVJ junction when the stones are small in size and not linked with acute retention of urine or severe hydronephrosis.
  Yes, Homeopathic medicines can definitely dissolve the stones in your case. Kidney stones of up to 8mm to 9mm have good scope of treatment with Homeopathic medicines. This does not, however, mean that Homeopathic medicines will not work on stones of a larger size. They will, but in such cases, Homeopathic medicines can only be started after making sure that the renal function tests are normal and there is no acute urinary retention.

  Can it be avoided with Homeopathic medicines?

  Homeopathic medicines are very effective in treating kidney stones. In several cases, surgery can be avoided. To what extent Homeopathic medicine can help depends upon the size and location of the kidney stone. In case of acute retention of urine or severe hydronephrosis from kidney stone, the urgency of treatment demands that allopathic medicines be used as a first step.

  Can high uric acid cause kidney stones?

  Yes, there are chances of kidney stone formation in persons with high uric acid levels.

  Does Homeopathy have a permanent solution?

  Yes, Homeopathy can completely cure this tendency towards recurrent kidney stones. Homeopathic medicines, along with proper diet management, yield positive long-term results. In such cases, Homeopathic medicines are selected after an in-depth analysis and study of symptoms involved.. 
• Can Homeopathic medicines dissolve them?

• Here are the 5 best Homeopathic medicines for kidney stones –

  
  

  • Berberis Vulgaris-best medicine for left sided kidney stones

  • Cantharis -best medicine for kidney stones with burning in urine

  • Lycopodium-best remedy for right sided kidney stones

  • Sarsaparilla -best medicine for kidney stones with white sand in urine

  • Benzoic Acid- best homeopathic medicine for renal calculi with strong odor of urine

    The above mentioned homeopathic medicines for kidney stones have been found to be very effective in getting these stones out of the system. It does not mean that only these medicines are used. There are many other medicines that are required as per the symptoms of each individual patient. Here are the indications of these 5 best homeopathic medicines for kidney stones that help in deciding the right medicine for a patient.

  1. Berberis Vulgaris mother tincture- One of the best Homeopathic remedies for kidney stones on the left side (बर्बेरिस वल्गैरिस – बाएं गुर्दे की पथरी के लिए उत्तम दवा)

  If the kidney stone or renal calculus is on the left side of the body ie left kidney or left ureter, homeopathic medicine Berberis Vulgaris is more than likely to remove the stone. There is sore bruised pain in the kidney region. There may also be numbness or stiffness in the kidney region, more so in the morning. A characteristic sensation is the bubbling sensation that is aggravated by stepping or any other movement. The pain extends from the back to the urinary bladder or the urethra.

  Note – Avoid self medication with Berberis vulgaris mother tincture (or Berberis Vulgaris Q)

  Berberis Vulgaris Q or Berberis Vulgaris mother tincture as well as the potentised form can be used for the treatment of kidney stones. In fact, it has become a part of the common knowledge that the homeopathic medicine berberis vulgaris q cures kidney stones. I have often patients coming to me who start taking Berberis Vulgaris mother tincture on the recommendation of a friend or a colleague. This sort of self medication is not recommended although homeopathic medicines do not have any side effects and are safe. Berberis Vulgaris is often used in the potency form and is equally effective. When to prescribe Berberis Vulgaris mother tincture and when to prescribe it in a potency can only be learnt with experience of dealing with hundreds and hundreds of kidney stone patients.

  2. Cantharis- One of the best Homeopathic medicines for kidney stones or renal calculi with burning in urine (कैन्थरिस – पेशाब में जलन के साथ पथरी के लिए उत्तम दवा)

  In cases, where there is intense burning in the urethra while passing urine, Cantharis is an excellent homeopathic medicine. Sometimes the pain is described as cutting pain. There is intense urging to urinate. Another characteristic symptom of this remedy is the frequent urge to urinate. One feels like passing urine just a few minutes after having emptied the bladder. Only a little urine may pass when one goes to urinate. Sometimes there is difficulty in passing urine and is passed drop by drop. Haemorrhage with urine may also be present.

  3. Lycopodium- One of the best Homeopathic medicines for kidney stones or renal calculi in the right kidney (लयकोपोडियम – दाईं किडनी की पथरी के लिए बेहतरीन दवा)

  I have had great success in the treatment of right sided kidney stones or renal calculi with Lycopodium. Of course one needs to find other symptoms that match this great deep acting medicine. The characteristic symptom is the presence of red sand in the urine. There is intense pain in the back which gets better after urination. The urge to urinate is more during the night. Often the pain gets aggravated during the afternoon or in the evening. Lycopodium is a deep acting homeopathic medicine and is often used as a constitutional medicine. It has the power to stop the formation of kidney stones in case the other symptoms of the medicine match with the patient.

  4. Sarsaparilla- One of the best Homeopathic remedies for kidney stones with white sand in urine (सार्सापैरिल्ला – सफ़ेद रेत के साथ गुर्दे की पथरी के लिए अच्छी दवा)

  While Lycopodium works very well in patients that have red sand in urine, Sarsaparilla is much more suited to patients that have white sediment in urine. There is intense pain at the end of urination. There is also burning and cutting in the urethra after urination. Urine passes in a stream that is thin and feeble.

  5. Benzoic Acid- One of the best Homeopathic medicines for kidney stones with intense odor in urine (बेन्जोइक एसिड – पेशाब में बदबू के साथ पथरी के लिए उत्तम दवा)

  In patients where the urine has intense bad odour, homeopathic remedy Benzoic acid is a very useful remedy for kidney stones or renal calculi. The urine is dark brown in colour and is often changeable in colour. The nature of this Homeopathic medicine is such that it is quite suited for uric acid stones or calculi. It has the potential to not only remove the stones but also control the uric acid levels in the human body. Therefore it has the potential to avoid recurrence of such uric acid stones or renal calculi that are made of uric acid.