KIDNEY STONES

Kidney stones are a very common problem that a good per cent of the people suffer from. It’s a hard substance that forms in the Kidney as a result of crystallization of minerals in urine which causes pain in the back, abdomen (often os side), acute pain while urinating and even bleeding if the stone is bigger in size. Overconsumption of foods that are rich in oxalate, calcium and purine (Oily food, salty food, coffee, beverages), holding urine for a long time, kidney diseases, UTI and intestinal diseases are some of the foundational causes Kidney stones. In Ayurvedic terms, a kidney stone is known as Vrukkashmari and can be cured through personalized treatments and ayurvedic herbs. Imbalanced metabolism is considered as one of the major reasons for formation of kidney stones in Ayurveda and correcting that is important for treatment and prevention of kidney stones.