Renal+Lithiasis

Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts on the inner surfaces of your kidneys. Normally, the substances that make up kidney stones are diluted in the urine. When urine is concentrated, though, minerals may crystallize, stick together and solidify. The result is a kidney stone. Most kidney stones contain calcium. Passing kidney stones can be excruciating. The pain they cause typically starts in your side or back, just below your ribs, and radiates to your lower abdomen and groin. Painful as they are, kidney stones usually cause no permanent damage. Medical intervention — apart from pain medication — is often unnecessary. = = =Potential Contributing Factors= Variations in blood calcium levels Potassium Deficiency

=Treatment=

Dietary Recommendations
Drink plenty of water and begin appropriate diet, do not forget that diet has a preventative function. Avoid alcohol. Drink mineral water (2.5 liters/day, before going to bed and again during the night). Avoid green beans, grapes, watercress and currant except in small quantities.

Recommended Minerals
-Magnesium

Orthomolecular Treatment
-Chondroitin