Treatment for Kidney Stones to Help Relieve Pain

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys.  They can block the tubes that take urine out of the body and make urination extremely difficult and painful.  The symptoms can range from sickness, tiredness to fever.

Drinking water is one of the easiest ways to treat and prevent kidney stones as dehydration is one of the main causes. At least eight glasses per day is recommended. This will help to flush through your system and increase the amount of urine you pass.

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You can also add any herb that is a natural diuretic, e.g. nettles, to your water. Thoroughly wash the nettles and then infuse them in some hot water for a warm drink.

As you increase your water intake, decrease any foods that will raise the calcium deposits in your body.  That means dairy products, such as cheese and vegetables that are high in calcium.  For instances, cabbage, spinach and cucumber. However, remember that some calcium is still needed in the diet.

As home remedies for kidney stones, avoid eating foods that are purine rich. Purine rich foods are typically red meats, offal and organ meats, sea foods, yeasty foods and of course beer and wine.

Of course, regular exercise should be added to the list of home remedies.  Not only does exercise foster healthy bones and increase the body’s use of calcium, but exercise also promotes a natural high and all round well being.