Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi / Nephrolithiasis )Ayurved Treatment @ Dr Garje Ayurved Panchakarma Clinic Navi Mumbai
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys. They vary in size, shape, and composition. Kidney stones are clusters of crystals that form from minerals and other substances in your urinary tract. Most stones pass out of your body in your pee on their own, but they can be very painful as they move through.
📌 TYPES OF KIDNEY STONES
| Type | Composition | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Oxalate | Calcium + Oxalate | Most common; dehydration, high oxalate foods (spinach, nuts) |
| Calcium Phosphate | Calcium + Phosphate | Alkaline urine, metabolic disorders |
| Uric Acid | Uric acid | High purine diet (meat, seafood), gout, acidic urine |
| Struvite | Magnesium + Ammonium + Phosphate | UTI (especially with Proteus or Klebsiella), more common in women |
| Cystine | Cystine (amino acid) | Genetic disorder – cystinuria |
🧬 CAUSES OF KIDNEY STONE
- Low Water Intake: To keep your organs & internal functions in order, drinking 4 liters of water per day is essential...
- Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of exercise is the root problem of several diseases...
- Too Much Protein & Sodium in the Diet: Protein and sodium can cause kidney stones if you do not drink enough water...
- OBESITY: This affects organ function & causes various health complications...
- Medication: Chronic medication can have a myriad of side effects...
- Aerated Drinks: No matter how much you want to avoid that can of Cola...
⚠️ SYMPTOMS
- Severe flank pain (renal colic) – sudden, sharp pain in back or side
- Radiating pain – to lower abdomen or groin
- Haematuria – blood in urine
- Nausea & vomiting
- Frequent urination or urgency
- Painful urination
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Fever and chills (if infection is present)
🔬 INVESTIGATIONS
| Test | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Urinalysis | Detects blood, crystals, infection |
| Blood tests | Check kidney function, calcium, uric acid levels |
| Ultrasound (KUB) | First-line imaging; detects hydronephrosis, large stones |
| X-ray KUB | For radiopaque stones (not useful for uric acid) |
| CT KUB (non-contrast) | Gold standard – detects all stone types, even small ones |
| Stone analysis | After passage/removal, to determine composition |
| 24-hour urine collection | Identifies metabolic abnormalities causing stones |
💊 TREATMENT (ALLOPATHY)
1. Conservative Management (for small stones <5mm)
- Hydration: ≥2.5–3 L/day water
- Pain relief: NSAIDs or opioids
- Alpha-blockers: Tamsulosin
- Antiemetics: Ondansetron
2. Medical Expulsive Therapy (4–6 weeks)
- Tamsulosin or Nifedipine
3. Definitive Treatment (for large/obstructing/painful stones)
| Procedure | Indication |
|---|---|
| ESWL | Stones <2 cm; non-obstructing |
| URS | Ureteric or small kidney stones |
| PCNL | Large (>2 cm) or complex stones |
| Open/laparoscopic surgery | Rare, used in complex or failed cases |
| Stent placement | To relieve obstruction, often temporary |
4. Medical Treatment Based on Stone Type
| Stone Type | Medical Prevention |
|---|---|
| Calcium oxalate | Thiazide diuretics, avoid high-oxalate diet, citrate supplements |
| Uric acid | Allopurinol, alkalinize urine (potassium citrate) |
| Struvite | Antibiotics, complete stone removal |
| Cystine | Tiopronin, alkalinization, high fluid intake |
🌿 Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi / Nephrolithiasis) Ayurved Treatment @ Dr Garje Ayurved Panchakarma Clinic Navi Mumbai
Ayurveda considers kidney stones a manifestation of Vata-Pitta-Kapha imbalance affecting the urinary tract...
🧪 Ayurvedic Formulations
- Key stone-dissolving herbs
- lithotriptic, diuretic
- diuretic, anti-inflammatory
- breaks stones, cleanses urinary tract
- boosts diuresis, removes toxins
- decoctions standardized in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia
🛁 Panchakarma Therapies
- Ashmarihar Basti – targets Vata-associated obstruction
- Swedana – opens channels, aids toxin removal
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya)
- Hydration: Warm water, barley water, coconut water, herbal teas
- Avoid: Oxalate foods, salt, sugar, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol
- Include: Lemon juice, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, fiber-rich foods
- Horse gram decoction
- Yoga: Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Pawanmuktasana
📝 Suggested Ayurvedic Regimen
- Morning: Warm water with lemon & coriander decoction
- Post-breakfast: decoction
- Midday: Horse gram water or barley water, herbal teas
- Evening: Light herbal tea, oil massage or Abhyanga, then Swedana