Kidney stones can be extremely painful. If you are suffering from colic caused by kidney stones, you can try different pain relief remedies. Don't forget to see your doctor for advice on the best treatment, as the situation could get worse without the right treatment. He himself may direct you to effective home pain relief remedies or prescribe a pain reliever medication, depending on the severity of your colic.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using Home Remedies
Step 1. Drink lots of water
One of the most important things to do to expel a stone is to drink plenty of water. Urine should be clear or pale yellow in color. If they appear dark yellow or brown, you are not getting enough water.
- Squeeze a few drops of lemon into the water if you feel the need to add some flavor.
- You should drink 8-10 glasses of water a day if you have kidney stones.
- Cranberry juice can also be beneficial for kidney health. The tannins contained in these fruits can prevent infections and improve the general health conditions of the urinary tract.
Step 2. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever
The active ingredients underlying this category of drugs (such as ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid and paracetamol) are often used in case of painful kidney stones.
- If possible, opt for an ibuprofen-based medication. Doctors generally prefer them over non-steroidal anti-inflammatories when it comes to relieving pain caused by stones.
- Ask your doctor for advice if you are unsure which medication is best to take.
- Do not forget to read and carefully follow the directions for use on the leaflet of the chosen drug.
Step 3. Drink celery juice
Drinking a glass of freshly squeezed celery juice can be beneficial thanks to the antispasmodic properties of this vegetable. This means that celery juice can help relieve any pain caused by spasms in the tissues in and around the kidneys.
- If you have a juicer or extractor, you can make celery juice using the fresh stalks of the vegetable.
- Alternatively, you can look for a bar that makes natural extracts and juices and order a glass of celery juice.
- Eating celery seeds also helps. They act as a diuretic and are also an excellent intestinal tonic.
Step 4. Sip green tea
It can help relieve pain caused by kidney colic, and it has been shown to be very useful in preventing stone formation. Drink 2-4 cups of green tea a day, either regular or decaf, depending on your preference.
To prepare it properly, add a teaspoon of green leaf tea to a sachet or infuser, put it in the cup, then pour boiling water over it. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes, then remove the infuser or sachet from the cup
Step 5. Use white willow bark to make herbal tea
The bark of this tree contains the same active ingredient as aspirin and can guarantee the same beneficial effects when used as a pain reliever. Use it to make a cup of herbal tea to drink to relieve stone pain. Remember, however, that white willow bark can cause stomach irritation in some people. Do not give it to children or young people under the age of 16.
- To make herbal tea with white willow bark, add a teaspoon of it to a tea bag or tea infuser to put in the cup, then pour boiling water over it. After 5-10 minutes of infusion, remove the sachet or infuser.
- Drink a cup of herbal tea and wait a few hours to see what effects it has on your body. Some studies indicate that white willow bark is as strong as aspirin.
Step 6. Try a homeopathic remedy
There are homeopathic medicines that can help relieve the pain caused by kidney stones, which can generally be found in health food stores or pharmacies. You can take 3 to 5 granules of any of these remedies which include 12X and 30C. Repeat this dosage at regular intervals (1-4 hours). Some of the homeopathic remedies indicated are:
- Berberis, if the pain is mainly located in the groin area.
- Colocynthis, if you have noticed that the pain becomes more tolerable when you bend your torso forward.
- Ocimum, if the pain is accompanied by nausea and / or vomiting.
Step 7. Try Phyllanthus niruri (stonebreaker fern variety)
It is a plant that can be used to relieve colic and also to heal stones. It works by relaxing the ureter, thereby facilitating the passage of stones into the kidneys. This plant also helps the kidneys to excrete stone-forming substances, such as calcium.
Method 2 of 2: Ask the Doctor for Help
Step 1. Call your doctor if symptoms are intense or severe
In some situations, natural remedies may not be enough to relieve pain caused by kidney stones. In these cases it is necessary to call the doctor immediately. In the emergency room you will be given urine tests and an abdominal X-ray or CT scan to detect the presence of stones. Call your doctor right away if you experience the following symptoms:
- Severe pain in the hips, abdomen, groin or genitals.
- Traces of blood in the urine.
- Burning sensation when you urinate.
- Nausea and / or vomiting.
- Fever and chills.
- Pain in the side that extends towards the groin.
Step 2. Consider using a prescription drug
If the remedies described so far do not offer you any kind of relief, you can ask your doctor to prescribe a drug that will help you relieve pain and facilitate the passage of stones. If you are already taking a prescription pain reliever medication, but the pain persists, let your doctor know - they may suggest you upgrade to a higher strength or more potent medicine.
Step 3. Keep the stone if you can eject it
If it happens while you are at home, it is best to collect it and take it to the doctor so that he can have it analyzed. In this way, it will be possible to determine its nature and take precautions to prevent others from forming in your body in the future. Kidney stones can be of various types; the most common ones are made up of calcium, uric acid, struvite or cystine.
