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Review
. 2024 Mar;56(3):1025-1033.
doi: 10.1007/s11255-023-03764-1. Epub 2023 Aug 29.

Kidney stones: natural remedies and lifestyle modifications to alleviate their burden

Rahma Mowaffaq Jebir  1 , Yasser Fakri Mustafa  2
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Review

Kidney stones: natural remedies and lifestyle modifications to alleviate their burden

Rahma Mowaffaq Jebir et al. Int Urol Nephrol. 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Background: Kidney stones (KSs), in fact, have been considered one of the most ancient and prevalent medical conditions that impact a significant number of human beings all around the world. Such stones can range greatly in size and can be detected in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, or bladder itself. The development of stones is caused by the mineral's crystallization, which then interacts with each other and adheres together. Kidney stone formation can represent a prime medical condition for which there are numerous therapies available, among them natural ones. Recurrence of stones after curing is very common, and strategies available to prevent their reoccurrence or even their development for the first time are numerous, with enhanced fluid consumption or avoiding dehydration being the most important one.

Objective: The current review article aims to draw attention to the potential of natural remedies besides lifestyle modification in the management and prevention of KSs. This is not arbitrary but based on real, documented scientific evidence.

Method: The natural remedies mentioned in the context of this manuscript were chosen for their availability in almost all nations, or perhaps even in every home.

Results: The findings of the present article are very promising and exhibit the potential benefit of natural remedies in addition to shifting to a healthy lifestyle in both the treatment and prevention of KSs.

Keywords: Calcium oxalate; Citrate; Fluid consumption; Kidney stone; Prevention.

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