subject: Approaches To Handle Kidney Stones [print this page] The type of kidney stones you have and how severe they are will help determine the approach to take for treating them. In some cases the stones are so large they need to be surgically removed but if that's not the case with you, your doctor will probably advise you to treat them at home, possibly with pain medication. There are also a variety of other treatments that can be helpful, some of which we'll be covering in this article.
You may get a prescription from your doctor for pain medication to help with the pain of your kidney stones until they pass. This is for when you have stones that aren't large enough to require an operation but that are still causing you pain. Over the counter pain medication can be used until you get a prescription but you may need something stronger. You also need to drink plenty of water and watch your diet so you're doing everything you can to help the kidney stones pass as quickly as possible.
Applying heat can be both soothing and beneficial when you have kidney stones. Taking a warm bath can be relaxing and can help reduce the pain. You can increase the effectiveness and relaxation derived from your baths by adding bath salts or aromatherapy oils to them. When you have kidney stones, it's a good idea to take at least two warm baths every day. You can use heating pads, as well, to apply heat to the painful region. You can apply heat to the lower back or to the front of your body, depending on where you feel the most discomfort.
Certain types of bodywork can be beneficial as a treatment for kidney stones. For example, acupuncture can help relieve the pain typically associated with kidney stones and may even help in passing them quickly. A practitioner of Chinese medicine may also recommend using certain herbs in addition to acupuncture. You may find it helpful to treat your kidney stones with reflexology which is a type of bodywork that uses acupuncture points without needles. Other types of bodywork and massage can help you to relax, reduce stress and control the symptoms of kidney stones.
Choosing the right treatment is very important when you are suffering from kidney stones. Your doctor will tell you if you may need surgery but in most cases, you can successfully pass kidney stones using natural methods. In this article, we've looked at some of the ways kidney stones can be treated, and you should also learn what changes you have to make to reduce the chances of having this painful condition ever recur.
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