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Urology • Nephrology • Ayurveda

Kidney Stones (Vrukka Aśmarī)

Stones form when minerals in urine crystallize. Tiny stones may pass unnoticed; larger ones can obstruct the urinary path and cause sharp flank pain or bleeding. Ayurveda relates renal calculi to imbalance in the urinary channels (Mutravaha srotas) with disturbed Pitta/Kapha, addressed through cooling, light diet, hydration, and cleansing routines—alongside medical treatment.

Overview

Kidney stones (renal calculi) arise from crystallization of solutes in urine. Risk factors include low fluid intake, hot climates with heavy perspiration, diets very high in salt/animal protein/oxalate, and certain metabolic conditions. Management ranges from observation and hydration to medications and procedures.

Symptoms

  • Severe flank pain radiating to the lower abdomen/groin (colicky)
  • Nausea/vomiting, sweating; burning on urination; urgency/frequency
  • Blood in urine; sometimes fever/chills if infection is present

Seek urgent care for fever with severe pain, persistent vomiting, or inability to pass urine.

Ayurvedic Perspective (Supportive)

In Ayurveda, kidney stones correspond to Vrukka Aśmarī. Patterns may involve aggravated Pitta (heat/burning), Kapha (crystallization/heaviness), and Vāta (pain/colic). Support aims to pacify aggravated doṣas, support digestion (Agni), and encourage steady hydration and cleansing routines, complementing your clinician’s plan.

Diet & Lifestyle

  • Hydrate regularly through the day unless otherwise advised; consider lemon/lime water as tolerated.
  • Favor light, simply cooked meals; reduce very oily, very spicy, or heavily fried foods.
  • Avoid prolonged urine holding; keep gentle daily movement; maintain regular sleep.

Some Home Remedies (Comfort)

  • Warm water sips; light soups (e.g., thin mung dal), rice gruel/kanji during painful episodes.
  • Traditional supports such as varuṇa, gokṣura, or coriander-cumin-fennel water are used in some practices— confirm suitability with your clinician.
  • Limit irritants (excess caffeine, very salty/processed foods) during recovery.

Follow medical advice; procedures or specific medicines may be needed depending on size/location of stone.

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