Home Remedies For Treating Kidney Stones

Lose Excess Weight

Individuals who are trying to treat their kidney stones are often advised to lose excess weight if they are considered overweight or obese. The underlying pathologic mechanism that causes more kidney stones in individuals who are obese and overweight is related to the diet they consume, an increased level of insulin resistance, and urinary profile that is lithogenic or prone to calcium crystallization. Uric acid stones may be caused by insulin resistance because it changes the kidney's metabolism of acids and bases, resulting in a reduced pH level in the urine. Individuals who are overweight and or obese have a diet that is generally higher in substances that encourage the development of kidney stones such as sodium, sugar, processed sugar, carbonated drinks, caffeinated drinks, alcoholic beverages, and fats. To lose weight, an individual must consume a healthy diet abundant in nutritionally-rich and fiber-filled foods. Also, an overweight individual must drink more water if they want to lose weight, around eight to twelve glasses per day. A better diet and more water consumption can significantly help prevent new stones from developing and existing ones from enlarging.