Colic Renal Remedies

There renal colic it is a fierce pain in the urinary tract, essentially due to the passage of stones through the ureter (the thin tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder). In turn, these small agglomerates of mineral salts (kidney stones) constitute a block to the free flow of urine in the urinary tract, responsible for the very painful muscle spasms that characterize colic.

Pain - a characteristic symptom of renal colic - is often associated with hematuria (blood in the urine), fever, hypotension, intense sweating, nausea and vomiting.

Kidney stones can also develop completely asymptomatically.

The material published is intended to allow quick access to general advice, suggestions and remedies that doctors and textbooks usually dispense for the treatment of Renal Colic; such indications must in no way substitute the opinion of the attending physician or other health specialists in the sector who are treating the patient. : very effective remedy to favor the spontaneous elimination of gravel and smaller kidney stones, facilitating the resolution of renal colic; it is contraindicated in case of large stones

Drinking plenty of fluids (2-3 l / day) is an effective remedy for stone-dependent kidney colic. By drinking a lot of water, the substances present in the urine are widely diluted; consequently, the chances that the mineral salts precipitate and form agglomerates (stones, therefore colic) are less

Prefer low-mineral or minimally mineralized waters (to limit the intake of calcium and sodium)

Undertake drug treatment from the very first symptoms to prevent the pain from becoming unbearable

Adequate rest

Perfect your diet

Take yogurt with live lactic ferments or a probiotic in case of antibiotic administration

Relieve stress. Even if taken for granted, decreasing daily tensions is a decent remedy for relieving the pain deriving from colic

Relapsing renal colic requires specific diagnostic tests. A single episode of renal colic should not be overly alarming (although medical advice is always recommended)

Immersing yourself in a tub of very hot (almost boiling) water is an effective remedy for relieving spastic contraction of smooth muscles. Let us briefly remember that heat exerts a vasodilatory effect; by doing so, spastic pain is mitigated.

Hot baths for kidney colic associated with blood in the urine. In such situations, the heat promotes bleeding

Timing: when renal colic is suspected, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention to start any specific treatment as soon as possible

Drink a little water

Drink water rich in mineral salts

Drinking carbonated soft drinks

Eating too many protein-rich foods

Sedentary lifestyle

Megadosis of vitamin C. An "excessive intake of vitamin C can increase the concentration of oxalates in the urine, thus favoring the formation of kidney stones. Vitamin C must be taken in the right doses.

, as it is rich in antioxidants (vitamin C and E).

Eat fruit rich in vitamin C. Ascorbic acid - taken in weighted quantities - is a food remedy useful for inhibiting the formation of kidney stones. Do not abuse vitamin C: an excess of vitamin C favors the opposite effect.

Urinary alkalizing foods: potassium citrate and magnesium citrate

Milk and dairy products (in moderation)

Whole foods and fiber

Lemon juice: effective food remedy as it contains 5-7% citric acid. Don't abuse.

Onion, celery, artichoke, nettle and parsley

, tea, fruit juices and other foods rich in oxalates (to be avoided especially in case of renal colic associated with calcium oxalate stones)

Meat (limit consumption) and foods rich in the amino acid methionine

Anchovies, herring, sardines, crustaceans, offal (in case of colic dependent on uric acid stones)

Beets, chard, spinach and parsley (source of oxalates)

Too salty foods (take max. 6-8 g of salt / day)

Cocoa (food rich in oxalates)

Sweets (limit consumption)

Excess of vitamin C (an abuse of this vitamin favors the formation of kidney colic dependent on stones)

In general, the diet to prevent kidney stones and colic must be adapted to the type of stones to which the patient is subject. The adoption of some dietary remedies may therefore prove to be appropriate in some cases and contraindicated in others. To clarify your ideas, we recommend reading the article: diet and kidney stones. Consult your doctor.

formulated with active ingredients extracted from these plants:

• Alchechengio (Physalis alkekengi L.) → mainly diuretic, purifying and laxative properties. Due to its therapeutic potential, alchechengium is widely used as a natural remedy for renal colic dependent on uric acid stones
• Birch (Betula alba L.) → diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties
• Gold rod (Solidago virgaurea) → diuretic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties of the urinary tract
• Rusco (Ruscus aculeatus) → used in phytotherapy in the treatment of renal colic for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties
• Spiny restharrow (Ononis spinosa) → diuretic and spasmolytic properties on the smooth muscles of the urinary tract

(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):

• Ketorolac trometamine (eg. Toradol)
• Paracetamol or acetaminophen (eg Tachipirina, Buscopan compositum), pharmacological remedy particularly indicated in case of renal colic associated with fever
• Diclofenac (eg Fastum, Dicloreum)

Antispasmodic drugs: excellent remedy to calm the muscle spasms generated by renal colic and relax the genitourinary muscles:

• Colonic antispasmin consists of belladonna and papaverine hydrochloride

Anti-emetic drugs: indicated to relieve vomiting and nausea associated with renal colic

• Scopolamine butyl bromide (eg Addofix)

Antibiotics: indicated when renal colic is caused by bacterial infections

Taking herbal teas with diuretic action is an effective remedy to prevent kidney colic dependent on stones

Exercise constantly

Follow a "healthy and balanced diet, limiting the consumption of foods rich in oxalates."

: allows the shattering of the stone responsible for the colic by means of a beam of "shock waves" which shatters on the surface of the stone

Intracorporeal lithotripsy: involves the elimination of the calculus through a minimally invasive endoscopic surgery

Urethrorenoscopy: a small probe inserted through the urethral route shatters the stone with ultrasound or laser

Percutaneous Renal Lithrotissia: The stone responsible for renal colic is shattered. The fragments are extracted using an instrument inserted through a micro hole made in the patient's side

Open surgery: extreme remedy to treat kidney colic dependent on severe stones