A common kidney stone found in body is an accumulation of calcium but there are many others. The only way to feel better is to get rid of kidney problems and stones, as they can become very painful if they get lodged in the ureter. The physicians normally advise taking in more fluids and water, and may prescribe a diuretic to augment urination so that the stones can slip out with the urine. The excess fluids normally dissolve the stones and they can be easily thrown out. Make it a point to drink 6-8 water glasses daily and make sure that the colour of the urine is pale yellow.
The pain due to the kidney stones may increase so much that the person may not have any other option but to lie down on the ground and wait for the worst moments to pass. But this is a misconception, it’s better to move about as this makes it easier for the stone to pass out of the body. Many people say that riding a bicycle, walking and moving the back muscles in exercises speeds up the process of the kidney stone coming down from the ureter, or else it make take hours and hours to come down.
Staying away from caffeine becomes a must because this reduces the urine flow as it has dehydrating effects on the body. The urine starts concentrating and the new stones can get formed again. If a stone is of a large size it may have to be removed by ultrasound or surgical intervention. Ultrasonic waves break the kidney stones into minuscule pieces and they can be excreted out of the body with urine.
Home remedies suggest drinking a lot of lemon water and grapefruit juice because the high acidic content starts to dissolve the stones. The pain will also lessen when the stones move out. Physicians advise painkillers and a hot shower frequently to lessen the pain. The hot water will balm the painful region. You can even use an electric heating pad or a vibration based massager to reduce the pain.
Try to stay away from oxalate rich foods such as almonds, nuts, grapes, wheat bran, spinach, asparagus, cinnamon-apple cider, and rhubarb. The best way is to stay hydrated and take cranberry juice and diuretic tea. Other ayurvedic based Ramdev medicine for kidney stones such as Divya Ashmarihar Ras, is very effective in treating kidney stones and recurrence of this problem.