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Flush Out The Gravel - Pass The Stones!
If you had ever experienced "passing a kidney stone" you have
endured on of the most painful conditions known to man. Kidney
stones may be silent and manifest no symptoms, but most often
produce sudden, severe and excruciating back pain that can be
intermittent and radiate from the back across the abdomen and
then into the genital area or inner thigh area. This pain may
be associated with nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, blood
in the urine, painful urination, along with fever and chills.
Stones can be anywhere in the genito-urinary tract and may block
the kidneys, bladder, or the ducts or tubes in-between. Typically,
symptoms from kidney stones are dependent on the anatomical
location, the type of stone formation (chemical-make-up) and
the actual size.
Now that summertime is in full swing, I must caution you that
stones are more common in the summer. This is primarily due
to increased sweating and insufficient fluids or dehydration.
Research studies show that soft drinks containing phosphoric
acid encourage the recurrence of kidney stones in some people.
So do yourself a favor, and avoid the rush to your local emergency
room by getting off colas and soft drinks today. Read on for
more helpful facts...
Kidney Stones Better Prevented Than
Passed
Facts
- One in every 10 Americans will have at
least one kidney stone in their life.
- If you have had kidney stones in the
past you are likely to get them a second time.
- Men are more likely to develop kidney
stones than women.
- More Caucasians suffer from kidney stones
than African Americans.
- Most people develop kidney stones between
the ages of 20-40.
- The amount of kidney stones have increased
over the last 20 years: kidney stones in men have increased
10% and in women 5%.
- 75-85% of kidney stones are calcium stones.
- Struvite stones are found more often
in women.
Definition - Kidney
The kidney is the organ located behind the abdomen on each side
of the spine that is responsible for removing excess fluid and
waste from your blood through urine, which is carried by the
ureters to the bladder until it is eliminated through urination.
Definition - Kidney Stones Kidney stones, also known
as nephrolithiasis or renal stone disease, are crystals that
form with minerals and stick to the inner surfaces of your kidneys
or urinary tract creating a hard mass. The stone formation usually
occurs when the urine becomes too concentrated (not enough fluids
and high levels of mineral salts like calcium, oxalate, uric
acid and cystine). The different shapes of kidney stones are:
jagged, staghorn and smooth.
Symptoms
You may have kidney stones without ever having any symptoms.
You will experience symptoms, however, if they are big, being
passed, block the flow of urine or if they occur as a result
of an infection (as in Struvite stones primarily caused by urinary
tract infections). Symptoms will include: intense pain that
starts (may stop intermittently) in your back or side just below
the edge of your ribs and may radiate to the groin; nausea/vomiting;
bloody, cloudy or foul smelling urine; persistent urge to urinate;
and fever and chills with comorbid infection.
Types & Causes
Calcium Stones - This is the most common form of kidney
stone. These stones form when there is an excess of calcium
in the urine (hypercalciuria). The excess calcium (not removed
by urine) binds with other excessive waste products, typically,
oxalate (hyperoxaluria). Oxalate is a compound that can be found
in tea, chocolate, green leafy vegetables, nuts, tomatoes and
colas. Reasons that a person may have excessive amounts of calcium
in their urine is if they ingest large amounts of vitamin D,
have recently had treatment for thyroid hormones, have recently
taken diuretics, suffer from cancer, suffer from kidney conditions,
suffer from an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism),
are inactive and etc. While genetic factors, intestinal bypass
surgery and a diet high in oxalates may cause a person to have
excessive amounts of oxalic acid in the body. It is the rampid
combination of these factors that cause calcium stones to be
so common.
Other causes of calcium stones include nanobacteria (a bacterial
organism about 1/100th the size of conventional bacteria), excessive
chlorides and a reduction of citrates in urine. Nanobacteria
is thought to secrete a sticky, calcium-rich coating that allows
them to adhere to cells inside artery walls and to each other.
The coating then calcifies into a shell, protecting the bacteria
from the immune system as well as all antibiotics, radiation
and even chemotherapy. Nanobacteria is hypothesized to cause
such conditions as aortic valve sclerosis, bladder stones, bone
spurs, breast implant calcification, calcium deposits in the
skin, kidney stones and prostatic stones. Some people have a
defective gene (CLCN5) that causes an overproduction of chloride
in the urine, which may lead to excess calcium in the urine,
ultimately leading to calcium stones. Citrate is excreted in
the kidneys and a reduction will occur if there is too much
acid in the body. The function of citrate is to neutralize the
acid in kidneys, which would inhibit the formation of kidney
stones.
Uric Acid Stones - These stones are formed from uric
acid. The digestion process produces uric acid and if the urine
itself is too acidic then the uric acid will not dissolve, leaving
behind remnants that will later form stones. About 10% of people
with kidney stones have uric acid stones. My guess is that number
will be going up considering that uric acid is a byproduct of
protein and protein diets are still at their height of popularity.
Other factors that may contribute to high levels of uric acid
in urine are genetics, chemotherapy treatments and if they are
male (it is more common in men).
Struvite Stones - These stones are often referred to
as infection stones since they are nearly always caused by chronic
urinary infections. For this reason, they are more common in
women who suffer from UTI's (urinary tract infections) more
than men. The UTI's are caused by a bacterium that produces
an enzyme, which increases the amount of ammonia in urine. This
increase of ammonia contributes to the construction of the struvite
stones, which are large and form in the staghorn shape. These
stones are dangerous and can cause extensive damage to the kidneys
if not removed soon enough.
Cystine Stones - These stones are not very common at
all, in fact, they only represent 1% of all kidney stones. They
form from the amino acid cystine found in protein, which does
not dissolve well. Therefore, remnants may result in stones.
A person may have an excess of cystine in their urine from a
hereditary disorder called cystinuria. In this condition the
kidneys excrete excess amounts of the amino acid. This type
of kidney stone is not easily remedied and may require life-long
treatments.
Prevention One of the
main reasons that people get kidney stones is a lack of hydration.
"The solution to pollution is dilution!" You must drink plenty
of water daily in order to provide your body with enough liquids
to flush out your system effectively. More water may be necessary
if you live in a hot or dry climate or if you work in a very
hot environment.
Eat a well balanced diet. Too much protein,
too little fiber and the consumption of too many foods or
beverages rich in oxalates can contribute to kidney stones.
Also, avoid consuming too much salt; excessive sodium can
contribute to increased levels of calcium in the urine.
Exercise. The body releases calcium when
it is chronically in an inactive state.
Pay attention to risk factors and proactively
adopt a prevention strategy. You are at risk for kidney stones
if: it runs in your family; you live or work in a hot climate;
you are male; you suffer from chronic UTI's, renal tubular
acidosis (RTA), cystinuria, gout, renal calcium leak, cystic
kidney disease, hyperparathyroidism, cancer, etc.; if you
are on certain medications or treatments such as diuretics,
chemotherapy, thyroid hormones, etc.; if you are on a high
protein diet; if you drink excessive amounts of tea or cola;
if you are chronically under stress; etc.
Balance the pH levels in your body. "Too
much acid in the blood (acidosis) can disturb many bodily
functions. Healthy kidneys help maintain acid-base balance
by excreting acids into the urine and returning bicarbonate
(an alkaline, or base substance) to the blood. This "reclaimed"
bicarbonate neutralizes much of the acid that is created when
food is broken down by the body." (National Kidney and Urologic
Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Vã·¡'s Buffer-pH+
is rich in bicarbonates to neutralize the excess amounts of
acid formed in the body as a result of the Standard American
Diet (SAD), which contributes to excessive calcium, uric acid
in the body as well as a decrease in important citrates. Another
important ingredient in Buffer-pH+ is Aloe Vera. Aloe binds
with calcium in urine helping to flush it out of the body.
Get rid of excess calcium in the blood.
EDTA (ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) chelation therapy
helps to dissolve calcium deposits in the body. In addition,
it detoxifies the body and rids it of toxins and heavy metals
such as lead, cadmium, aluminum, copper, arsenic, mercury,
etc. It is also known as the most effective method of eliminating
the effects of nanobacteria. TriCardia+,
Vã·¡'s oral chelation therapy formula, is a homeopathic medicinal
designed to detoxify the cardiovascular system, liver and
kidneys. TriCardia+ uses 1.2 grams of free form EDTA plus
31 other free form amino acids in its daily regime.
Keep your kidneys thriving. Vã·¡'s Kidney
Formula is a homeopathic medicinal formulated to provide
the fastest, most specific relief for a wide variety of kidney
conditions. The ingredients in Kidney Formula naturally support
the body's ability to: help rid the kidneys of bacteria; help
protect against inflammation; help prevent urinary tract infections
(UTI's); and support the metabolic control functions of the
kidneys.
Be sure to supplement with potassium and
magnesium, especially if you are taking calcium supplements.
Low levels of citrate can be associated with potassium or
magnesium deficiencies. Also, a deficiency in vitamin B6 can
cause an overproduction of oxalic acid.
If you have a kidney stone that needs to
be passed, once it has passed save it and bring it to your
physician to have it analyzed. Since kidney stones are likely
to reoccur and there are a vast number of possible contributors,
you will want to determine the source of your kidney stone
in order to effectively prevent it from reoccurring. |
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