Diseases Of The Urinary System

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Urinary System Diseases

Nephrolithiasis is the formation of a kidney stone in the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones may lead to blood in the urine or abdominal pain. Their formation is associated with decreased urine volume or increased excretion of calcium, phosphate, urate, cystine, and other components. Stones can range in size from tiny grains to as large as a ball. Typically, a 4 mm stone has an 80% likelihood of passing, while a 5 mm stone has about a 20% likelihood of passing from the body.

People with kidney stones may experience sudden, severe, intermittent pain that does not easily go away when they change body position. The pain may radiate from the back to the flank and groin. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. Common factors associated with kidney stone formation include reduced fluid intake, medicines that increase uric acid levels, exercise that leads to repeated dehydration, and gout-related issues.

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Types of Kidney Stones

Types of kidney stones

There are three common forms of kidney stones:

Oxalate stones: These may occur with persistently concentrated urine and foods rich in oxalic acid, such as junk food, fried food, non-vegetarian foods including eggs, chocolate, aerated drinks such as soda and cola, spinach, and tomatoes.
Calcium or phosphate stones: These may be large and staghorn-shaped. They can form rapidly when calcium metabolism is disturbed, including due to an imbalance of the parathyroid glands, frequent or excessive calcium-supplement intake, or inadequate calcium intake from dairy or plant-based foods.
Uric acid and urate stones: These may form in acidic conditions, such as with a diet too rich in protein sources including meat, fish, and eggs, or with a high intake of acidic foods.

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Urethritis (Urinary Tract Infection)

Urethritis (urinary tract infection) is a condition caused by inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Bacteria present in stool are a common cause of this infection and can enter the urethra from the skin around its opening, or infection may be caused by sexually transmitted organisms.

Symptoms may include difficulty starting urination, painful urination, a frequent urge to urinate, burning or itching during urination, pain or discomfort even when not urinating, pain during sex, and discharge from the urethral opening.

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Nocturia

Nocturia is a condition in which a person needs to get up at night to urinate, interrupting sleep. It is common among older adults and pregnant women. Possible associated causes include sleep apnea, hyperparathyroidism, chronic kidney disease, urinary incontinence, bladder infection, interstitial cystitis, diabetes, congestive heart failure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urethral narrowing, prostate or uterine tumors, and ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Sometimes it may occur because of drinking too much fluid before going to bed.

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system. It surrounds the urethra at the bladder neck, where the urethra joins the bladder. The bladder and urethra are parts of the lower urinary tract. The prostate has two or more lobes enclosed by an outer layer of tissue and is located just below the bladder, in front of the rectum. The urethra carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

BPH is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged but is not cancerous. The enlarged gland presses against and narrows the urethra. The bladder wall may become thicker and, eventually, the bladder may weaken and lose its ability to empty completely, leaving urine behind. Narrowing of the urethra and urinary retention can cause frequent or painful urination and urinary tract infections.

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Enuresis (Bedwetting)

Enuresis, bedwetting, or sleep wetting is involuntary urination while asleep. It may be primary, when a child has not yet had a prolonged period of staying dry, or secondary, when a child or adult begins wetting again after having stayed dry. Bedwetting among children is a major pediatric health issue. Among adults, about one in 100 experiences bedwetting, often associated with an overactive or unstable bladder.

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Treatment

In conventional medicine, treatment for kidney stones and BPH depends on the condition and its severity; some cases may require procedures or surgery. The source describes an integrated approach comprising homeopathy, naturopathy, yoga, and acupressure.

The source further states that, with treatment, larger stones may break into smaller stones and pass in the urine, and that an enlarged prostate may gradually become smaller. Check cholesterol and blood pressure; if either or both are high, seek appropriate treatment, as they may affect recovery from urinary-system conditions.

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Diet for Kidney Stones, UTI, Nocturia, and BPH

The source recommends avoiding non-vegetarian foods including eggs, alcoholic drinks, aerated drinks such as soda and cola, junk food, processed and packaged foods, fried or stale food, and foods it describes as rich in protein and oxalate, such as rajma, chickpeas, pulses, paneer, peas, spinach, tomatoes, chocolate, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, and soy milk.
Limit sugar, salt, and fat. Avoid high-salt foods such as papad and pickles, and use rock salt in limited quantities instead of ordinary table salt.
Lose weight if you are living with obesity.
The source recommends drinking more water and other fluids, up to 4 litres per day, and maintaining urine output above 2–2.5 litres daily. Fluid needs vary by person; follow medical advice if you have fluid restrictions.
Include citrus fruits and fresh juices, such as lemon water, as well as coconut water and buttermilk.
The source recommends basil tea and suggests stopping regular tea and coffee, including green tea.
Do not start or stop calcium supplements without medical advice. Include calcium-containing foods such as milk and plant sources.
The source recommends millet and brown rice, lightly steamed vegetables and vegetable soups, green salads, sprouted fenugreek and ginger, roasted grains, and buttermilk.
Include fruits such as apples, pears, papaya, guava, jamun, peach, apricot, bael, pomegranate, figs, muskmelon, litchi, and mulberries.
The source describes drinking water in which bitter gourd has been soaked for 12–18 hours.
The source also describes soaking fenugreek seeds in water overnight and drinking the water in the morning.

Note: Dietary needs depend on the type of kidney stone and a person's medical history. Consult a qualified clinician or dietitian before making major dietary changes.

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Homeopathic Medicines – Nephrolithiasis

Cantharis Q: The source lists 30 drops in about 70 ml of water, 4–5 times daily.
Natrum Phos 3X, Natrum Sulph 3X, Silicea 12X: The source lists two pills of each, alternated with the above at intervals of 15–20 minutes.
During an episode of pain, the source lists Colocynth 6 (3–4 drops in 50–60 ml of water), alternated with Magnesium Phos 3X (two pills) every five minutes until pain relief.

These are remedies listed in the source, not evidence-based dosing advice. Kidney-stone pain, blood in urine, fever, or difficulty passing urine requires prompt medical assessment.

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Homeopathic Medicines – UTI

Thuja 1M: The source lists one dose weekly in the morning on an empty stomach.
Bacillus Coli 200: The source lists one dose every other morning on an empty stomach, with a one-day gap from Thuja.
Cantharis 30: The source lists use every two hours during the day.
The source advises cleaning a public toilet before use.

These are remedies listed in the source, not proven treatment for a urinary tract infection. Suspected UTI should be assessed by a healthcare professional, especially with fever, back pain, pregnancy, or worsening symptoms.

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Homeopathic Medicines – BPH

The source lists a mixture of Sabal Serrulata 30, Clematis Erecta 30, Cantharis 30, and Causticum 30, with two drops in 10–15 ml of water, 4–5 times daily.
Natrum Sulph 3X: The source lists alternating it with the above at intervals of 15–20 minutes.
Pulsatilla 200: The source lists taking it 20 minutes after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

These are remedies listed in the source and should not replace medical evaluation or prescribed treatment for an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating.

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Homeopathic Medicines – Enuresis (Bedwetting)

For children older than six years, the source lists Equisetum Q—5 drops in 100–150 ml of water, three times a day.
For older adults, the source lists Causticum 200 once in the morning on an empty stomach and Petroselinum 30 four times daily.

These are remedies listed in the source, not proven treatment for bedwetting. Persistent bedwetting or a new onset of symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

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Yoga

For kidney stones

Pavan Muktasana, Uttanpadasana, Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana, Mandukasana, Paschimottanasana, Padahastasana, and Ustrasana.

For UTI

Surya Namaskar, Utkatasana, Balasana, Naukasana, Setubandhasana, Malasana, Trikonasana, Bhujangasana, Butterfly Pose, and Bhastrika Pranayama.

For BPH

Pavan Muktasana, Uttanpadasana, Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana, Mandukasana, Paschimottanasana, Baddha Konasana, Virasana, Janusirasana, Supta Padangusthasana, Sarvangasana, Naukasana, Gomukhasana, Butterfly Pose, Bhastrika, Anulom Vilom, and Bhramari Pranayama.

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Acupressure

For kidney stones, UTI, and BPH

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For enuresis (bedwetting)

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Diseases Of The Urinary System