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Kidney Stones Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
Prevent stone formation and recurrence, and support the natural passage of small stones.
- Maintain a high fluid intake, primarily water, aiming for pale-colored urine throughout the day to prevent crystal formation and aid in flushing the urinary system.
- Adopt a balanced diet, potentially reducing sodium, animal protein, and oxalate-rich foods (e.g., spinach, rhubarb, nuts) based on the specific type of kidney stone.
- Engage in regular physical activity to support overall kidney health and potentially facilitate the passage of smaller stones.
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Medicinal Treatment
Manage pain, facilitate stone passage, and prevent future stone formation.
- Pain management with over-the-counter or prescription analgesics (e.g., NSAIDs, opioids) to alleviate severe discomfort during stone passage.
- Alpha-blockers (e.g., Tamsulosin) to relax the muscles in the ureter, making it easier for smaller stones to pass.
- Medications to prevent recurrence, such as thiazide diuretics for calcium stones or allopurinol for uric acid stones, prescribed based on stone composition analysis.
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Surgical Treatment
Remove or break up larger kidney stones that cannot pass naturally or cause significant complications.
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) to break kidney stones into smaller fragments using shock waves, allowing them to pass more easily in urine.
- Ureteroscopy (URS), where a thin, flexible scope is inserted through the urethra to visualize, remove, or laser-fragment stones in the ureter or kidney.
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for larger or complex kidney stones, involving a small incision in the back to directly remove the stone.
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Ayurvedic Treatment
Dissolve small stones, prevent recurrence, alleviate symptoms, and improve kidney health through natural methods.
- Herbal remedies such as Punarnava, Gokshura, and Varuna, traditionally used for their diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and lithotriptic properties to help dissolve and expel stones.
- Specific dietary recommendations, including avoiding certain foods (e.g., tomatoes, brinjal, excessive dairy) and increasing intake of hydrating and kidney-friendly foods.
- Panchakarma therapies like Virechana (therapeutic purgation) or Basti (medicated enema) to cleanse the body, balance doshas, and support overall kidney function.
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