Description:

Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract). Mineral deposits, primarily calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate, are the primary source of kidney stones (calculi); other potential calculus formers include uric acid, struvite, and cystine. Renal calculi are most frequently detected in the renal pelvis and calyces, though they can occur anywhere in the urinary tract. Urine flow obstruction or renal calculi may not cause any symptoms until they travel into a ureter, indicating an immediate risk to renal function.

Cause:

Around 85 % of calculi are mainly composed of calcium oxalate and the reamining of 10% made of uric acid and and leass than 2 % of stones are formed by cystine. Sometimes a very few are formed out of Magnesium and Ammonium phosphate. The most common risk factors that contribute to renal caliculi include, Acidosis in renal tubules. One to two percent of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism also have calcium calculi. Sarcoidosis  Vitamin D overdose Hyperthyroidism Multiple myeloma Metastatic malignancy  primary Hyperoxaluria  Taking high doses of vitamin C

Symptoms:

In acute condition when the stone distends or obstructs the renal tubules , you may experience the following symptoms. It is a condition to be attended immediately and hence you should rush to your nearby clinic or Family physician. Acute symptoms may present with, Renal colic pain can range in intensity, but it is usually intense and sporadic. Sickness and nausea Frequency and urgency of urine Gross hematuria in the event of blockage In chronic cases of long lasting renal stones, you may experience changes in the urinary pattern mild non - persistent pain Lack of appetite / dislike towards food Exhaustion

Ayurvadic Treatment:

Kashya Dhara, Avagham, Virechanam, Lepanam

Naturopathy Treatment:

Hip bath, Spinal Bath, Immersion bath, Packs and compress, Mudbath, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Magnetotherapy.