How to Smash Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are composed of salt and mineral deposits. These are stone-like things which are found in the urinary tract system. They pass through in the urine regularly. Usually kidney stones are very small and unnoticeable. However, if they become large, they can cause severe pain. This is because these stones pass through bladder, ureter and urethra. In worst cases, these stones can get stuck on the passage and causes kidney damage. However, in many situations medical help is not required. You can smash kidney stones by several different ways.
Things Required:
– Water bottle
– Urologist
Instructions
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Drink water
You should drink adequate amount of water every day. You are required to drink around two and half litres of water on daily basis. You can even drink three or more litres of water which will be great. You can drink a litre bottle three times a day for better results. This is because water will help move stone from ureter, bladder and urethra easily. -
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Exercise
Exercising on daily basis will help smashing the kidney stones. In case your kidney stones are less than 5mm, you can exercise in order to break them. Remember that cardiovascular exercises are the best options for this. You can walk in a park or on a treadmill to lead this process. Perform cardiovascular exercises such as push ups, crunches and jumping jacks for almost half an hour in order to get the best results. You can perform aerobic exercises by watching them on TV and performing. In addition to this, you can buy aerobic workout DVDs and perform those exercises. -
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Ureteroscopy
In this procedure, the surgeon will pass a telescopic tube through urinary tract. After the tube reaches where kidney stones are present, an instrument is inserted which breaks the kidney stones. The instrument can also remove the stones completely. Remember that this procedure will work only if the stones are present in the ureter. -
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
One of the common ways of smashing kidney stones is undergoing through Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). People go through this procedure if the kidney stones are stuck or if you are experiencing too much pain because of kidney stones. In this procedure, doctor sends shock waves which break the kidney stones. You need to consult your doctor in order to undergo through this therapy.
