as a former kidney stone patient, i have to tell you, it,s nothing to fool with, i almost died from it 22 years ago when i was in my early 20s. back than they cut ya open to get em. now adays they use water and a high frequency sound, you sit in a big tub relaxed, and they zab em, nooooooo pain involved, and no lasting scars. better to deal with this now than later, you dont want one caught in your tube on it,s way outta ya body, thats the closest a man will ever come to knowing what child birth feels like, reallllllly!! so my advise is dont be scared, get to a uroligist pronto and good luck.
You’d better first find out what’s really going on before considerig some action.
To strengthen your body’s self-healing power in an amazing way, I’d recommend the one-time treatment Atlasprofilax.
I have experienced it myself, and it’s really worth trying. Costs approx. 220 dollars, available in California or Europe.
sometimes your urologist can grab the stone (with a little grabber he has) and pull it out. Or he can push it back into the kidney if it is caught in a tube and when it is in the kidney it can be crushed into dust by a kidney stone crushing machine. i had all of this done and it was no big deal. They don’t usually do surgery unless the stone is too huge to do anything else (an Xray will tell). Usually, if they are small, you will just pass them by yourself and this is painful, maybe not as painful as people will tell you it is.
Treatment of kidney stones depend upon several factors:
Size of stone
Type of stone (may be of four types: Calcium Oxalate, Uric Acid, Struvite & Cystine Stones)
Location of stone
Ability to see stone on x-ray
Patients symptoms
Associated medical problems such as fever, nausea, pain, etc.
Oxalate: Since most stones consist of calcium oxalate, it is best to limit the amount of oxalate in the diet. Foods such as spinach, rhubarb, beet greens, nuts, chocolate, tea, bran, almonds, peanuts, and strawberries have high levels of oxalate & therefore one should limit the amount in the diet.
Citrate: is a natural inhibitor of urinary stones. Increasing the amount of citrate in the diet may help Prevent stone formation. High levels of citrate (citric acid) are found in lemons. In fact, the amount of citrate in lemons is almost 5 times of that found in orange juice. Thus, a diet consisting of a moderate intake of lemons in the form of lemonade may be beneficial in preventing stone recurrence.
Calcium: Traditionally, oral calcium restriction has been the main dietary recommendation for the prevention of calcium nephrolithiasis. The linear relationship between calcium consumption and urinary calcium levels has been interpreted such that increasing calcium consumption heightens the risk of nephrolithiasis and reducing calcium consumption lowers the risk. However, there is now evidence that a global recommendation for dietary calcium restriction may actually increase the risk of stone formation in some stone formers. Calcium restriction may increase stone risk by stimulating calcium release from bone and thereby increasing urinary calcium levels. Men on a high-calcium diet had a 34% reduced incidence of stone occurrence in a 1993 New England Journal of Medicine article. A more recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirmed that a high level of dietary calcium decreased the risk of stone formation. However, patients taking calcium supplements may be at increased risk for stone formation if these supplements are not taken with meals. Women with a history of kidney stones taking supplemental calcium for the prevention of osteoporosis should discuss the benefits and risks of this medication with their physician.
Two trials from Thailand reported that eating pumpkin seeds reduces urinary risk factors for forming kidney stones. One of those trials, which studied the effects of pumpkin seeds on indicators of the risk of stone formation in children, used 60 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight—the equivalent of only a fraction of an ounce per day for an adult. The active constituents of pumpkin seeds responsible for this action have not been identified.
Some minor Surgical procedures are (in case the Patient does not qualify for non-surgical methods):
1. Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL):
It is the most frequently used procedure for the treatment of kidney stones. In ESWL, shock waves that are created outside the body travel through the skin and body tissues until they hit the denser stones. The stones break down into sand-like particles and are easily passed through the urinary tract in the urine. There are several types of ESWL devices. In one device, the patient reclines in a water bath while the shock waves are transmitted. Other devices have a soft cushion on which the patient lies. Most devices use either x rays or ultrasound to help the surgeon pinpoint the stone during treatment. For most types of ESWL procedures, anesthesia is needed.
2. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy:
This treatment is often used when the stone is quite large or in a location that does not allow effective use of ESWL. In this procedure, the surgeon makes a tiny incision in the back and creates a tunnel directly into the kidney. Using an instrument called a nephroscope, the surgeon locates and removes the stone. For large stones, some type of energy probe (ultrasonic or electrohydraulic) may be needed to break the stone into small pieces. Generally, patients stay in the hospital for several days and may have a small tube called a nephrostomy tube left in the kidney during the healing process. One advantage of percutaneous nephrolithotomy over ESWL is that the surgeon removes the stone fragments instead of relying on their natural passage from the kidney.
3. Ureteroscopic Stone Removal:
Although some kidney stones in the ureters can be treated with ESWL, ureteroscopy may be needed for mid- and lower-ureter stones. No incision is made in this procedure. Instead, the surgeon passes a small fiberoptic instrument called a ureteroscope through the urethra and bladder into the ureter. The surgeon then locates the stone and either removes it with a cage-like device or shatters it with a special instrument that produces a form of shock wave. A small tube or stent may be left in the ureter for a few days to help the lining of the ureter heal. Before fiber optics made ureteroscopy possible, physicians used a similar “blind basket” extraction method. But this outdated technique should not be used because it may damage the ureters.
Take Care..
You really need to see a dr. to know for sure if you have kidney stones.There are many conditions that could be the source of pain if you have some.And as you were told by someone else there are ways to eliminate them without surgery now, please let a dr. advise you.And if it is that you prefer natural cures go to the nearest library and look up books on natural cures, After you go to the Dr!
Stones less than 5 mm in size usually will pass spontaneously, with diclofenac usually providing effective pain management. However the majority of stones greater than 6 mm will require some form of intervention, especially so if the stone is stuck causing obstruction and infection of the urinary tract.
In many cases non-invasive Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy may be used.
Certain foods may increase the risk of stones: spinach, chocolate, peanuts, cocoa, tomato juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice, soda (acidic and contains phosphorus) tea and coffee (high levels of oxalate). In the U.S., the South has the highest incidence of kidney stones, a region where sweet tea is the drink of choice.
Avoid excecive citrus juice in combination with cholocate. The combination tends to form cristals.
October 19th, 2009
as a former kidney stone patient, i have to tell you, it,s nothing to fool with, i almost died from it 22 years ago when i was in my early 20s. back than they cut ya open to get em. now adays they use water and a high frequency sound, you sit in a big tub relaxed, and they zab em, nooooooo pain involved, and no lasting scars. better to deal with this now than later, you dont want one caught in your tube on it,s way outta ya body, thats the closest a man will ever come to knowing what child birth feels like, reallllllly!! so my advise is dont be scared, get to a uroligist pronto and good luck.
You’d better first find out what’s really going on before considerig some action.
To strengthen your body’s self-healing power in an amazing way, I’d recommend the one-time treatment Atlasprofilax.
I have experienced it myself, and it’s really worth trying. Costs approx. 220 dollars, available in California or Europe.
sometimes your urologist can grab the stone (with a little grabber he has) and pull it out. Or he can push it back into the kidney if it is caught in a tube and when it is in the kidney it can be crushed into dust by a kidney stone crushing machine. i had all of this done and it was no big deal. They don’t usually do surgery unless the stone is too huge to do anything else (an Xray will tell). Usually, if they are small, you will just pass them by yourself and this is painful, maybe not as painful as people will tell you it is.
Ultrasonic waves of frequencies hgher than 20,000Hz are use in medical diagnosis to break ureter and kidney stones.
lithotripsy-sound waves. Check out the link below.
go to a doc. surgery is not necessary in some cases. only a doctor can diagnose you for sure and give you the best treatment.
Treatment of kidney stones depend upon several factors:
Size of stone
Type of stone (may be of four types: Calcium Oxalate, Uric Acid, Struvite & Cystine Stones)
Location of stone
Ability to see stone on x-ray
Patients symptoms
Associated medical problems such as fever, nausea, pain, etc.
Oxalate: Since most stones consist of calcium oxalate, it is best to limit the amount of oxalate in the diet. Foods such as spinach, rhubarb, beet greens, nuts, chocolate, tea, bran, almonds, peanuts, and strawberries have high levels of oxalate & therefore one should limit the amount in the diet.
Citrate: is a natural inhibitor of urinary stones. Increasing the amount of citrate in the diet may help Prevent stone formation. High levels of citrate (citric acid) are found in lemons. In fact, the amount of citrate in lemons is almost 5 times of that found in orange juice. Thus, a diet consisting of a moderate intake of lemons in the form of lemonade may be beneficial in preventing stone recurrence.
Calcium: Traditionally, oral calcium restriction has been the main dietary recommendation for the prevention of calcium nephrolithiasis. The linear relationship between calcium consumption and urinary calcium levels has been interpreted such that increasing calcium consumption heightens the risk of nephrolithiasis and reducing calcium consumption lowers the risk. However, there is now evidence that a global recommendation for dietary calcium restriction may actually increase the risk of stone formation in some stone formers. Calcium restriction may increase stone risk by stimulating calcium release from bone and thereby increasing urinary calcium levels. Men on a high-calcium diet had a 34% reduced incidence of stone occurrence in a 1993 New England Journal of Medicine article. A more recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirmed that a high level of dietary calcium decreased the risk of stone formation. However, patients taking calcium supplements may be at increased risk for stone formation if these supplements are not taken with meals. Women with a history of kidney stones taking supplemental calcium for the prevention of osteoporosis should discuss the benefits and risks of this medication with their physician.
Two trials from Thailand reported that eating pumpkin seeds reduces urinary risk factors for forming kidney stones. One of those trials, which studied the effects of pumpkin seeds on indicators of the risk of stone formation in children, used 60 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight—the equivalent of only a fraction of an ounce per day for an adult. The active constituents of pumpkin seeds responsible for this action have not been identified.
Some minor Surgical procedures are (in case the Patient does not qualify for non-surgical methods):
1. Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL):
It is the most frequently used procedure for the treatment of kidney stones. In ESWL, shock waves that are created outside the body travel through the skin and body tissues until they hit the denser stones. The stones break down into sand-like particles and are easily passed through the urinary tract in the urine. There are several types of ESWL devices. In one device, the patient reclines in a water bath while the shock waves are transmitted. Other devices have a soft cushion on which the patient lies. Most devices use either x rays or ultrasound to help the surgeon pinpoint the stone during treatment. For most types of ESWL procedures, anesthesia is needed.
2. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy:
This treatment is often used when the stone is quite large or in a location that does not allow effective use of ESWL. In this procedure, the surgeon makes a tiny incision in the back and creates a tunnel directly into the kidney. Using an instrument called a nephroscope, the surgeon locates and removes the stone. For large stones, some type of energy probe (ultrasonic or electrohydraulic) may be needed to break the stone into small pieces. Generally, patients stay in the hospital for several days and may have a small tube called a nephrostomy tube left in the kidney during the healing process. One advantage of percutaneous nephrolithotomy over ESWL is that the surgeon removes the stone fragments instead of relying on their natural passage from the kidney.
3. Ureteroscopic Stone Removal:
Although some kidney stones in the ureters can be treated with ESWL, ureteroscopy may be needed for mid- and lower-ureter stones. No incision is made in this procedure. Instead, the surgeon passes a small fiberoptic instrument called a ureteroscope through the urethra and bladder into the ureter. The surgeon then locates the stone and either removes it with a cage-like device or shatters it with a special instrument that produces a form of shock wave. A small tube or stent may be left in the ureter for a few days to help the lining of the ureter heal. Before fiber optics made ureteroscopy possible, physicians used a similar “blind basket” extraction method. But this outdated technique should not be used because it may damage the ureters.
Take Care..
Go see your GP and he will advise you of any further steps , steer clear of caffeine, alcohol, and any food with any kind of spice involved.
You really need to see a dr. to know for sure if you have kidney stones.There are many conditions that could be the source of pain if you have some.And as you were told by someone else there are ways to eliminate them without surgery now, please let a dr. advise you.And if it is that you prefer natural cures go to the nearest library and look up books on natural cures, After you go to the Dr!
Stones less than 5 mm in size usually will pass spontaneously, with diclofenac usually providing effective pain management. However the majority of stones greater than 6 mm will require some form of intervention, especially so if the stone is stuck causing obstruction and infection of the urinary tract.
In many cases non-invasive Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy may be used.
Certain foods may increase the risk of stones: spinach, chocolate, peanuts, cocoa, tomato juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice, soda (acidic and contains phosphorus) tea and coffee (high levels of oxalate). In the U.S., the South has the highest incidence of kidney stones, a region where sweet tea is the drink of choice.
Avoid excecive citrus juice in combination with cholocate. The combination tends to form cristals.