Have you been feeling sudden, intense pain around your stomach? Kidney stones may be evident from this. Usually beginning in the side or back of your belly the pain can be extremely severe, particularly if a stone passes through the urinary tract.
According to Ayurveda, the secret to successful kidney stone treatment and prevention is early symptom detection. Ayurveda emphasizes balancing the body's energies to avoid stone formation and maintain kidney health through the use of holistic therapies.
In the early stages, kidney stones mostly have mild symptoms and might develop gradually. Here are a few typical early indicators to watch out for:
Painful urination: If a kidney stone is traveling through the urinary tract, a burning feeling when urinating may be an early warning sign.
Frequent urination: Kidney stones may be present if you feel the need to urinate more frequently than you normally do.
Back or side discomfort: As the kidney stone starts to move, mild back or side discomfort may develop.
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine: An infection or the presence of stones may be indicated if the urine seems hazy or has a strange, foul smell.
Low-grade fever: A slight fever could appear if there is an infection.
These are often early signs before kidney stones progress to a more serious stage. At this point, the pain may come and go, but it's crucial to remain alert to any other symptoms. If the pain persists or worsens, or if you notice other signs like blood in the urine or difficulty urinating, it's important to act immediately to prevent further complications.
The symptoms may worsen as kidney stones grow larger, increase in number or pass through the urinary tract:
Sharp, severe pain: Renal colic is a condition that can cause sharp, severe pain that often radiates to the groin and lower abdomen.
Blood in urine: Blood can appear in urine that is pink, red, or brown when a stone rubs against the urinary tract's lining.
Inability to pass urine: A complete blockage in the urinary tract can prevent urine from flowing, leading to a very uncomfortable feeling of urgency and the inability to discharge.
Nausea and vomiting: Because severe pain is so uncomfortable, it can cause nausea and vomiting.
Fever and chills: These symptoms could indicate a medical emergency if an infection forms in the urinary tract.
Swelling in the abdomen: A significant blockage in the urinary tract can lead to swelling or bloating in your abdominal area.
Some serious medical complications of advanced kidney stones that you must be aware of include - kidney damage, urinary tract infection (UTI), electrolyte imbalances and sepsis.
If you experience persistent pain or adverse symptoms like blood in urine, fever that doesn’t go, recurring UTI then you must consult an Ayurvedic expert immediately. Ayurveda focuses on addressing the root causes of kidney stones by balancing the doshas and recommending dietary changes, herbal remedies, and lifestyle modifications.
