Renal

Kidney stones are also a common problem in older adults. However, homoeopathy is very beneficial in curing kidney stones. Here are some common homoeopathic medicines for treating kidney stones.

1. Berberis vulgaris: Used for treating the sharp pain radiating to the groin area and stones in the right kidney.
2. Cantharis: Used for treating the burning pain you experience while urinating and also used to improve urine volume.
3. Colocynthis: Used to tackle the pain in the abdomen while urinating.
4. Ocimum Canum: Used to treat pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
5. Pennyroyal: Used to treat frequent urination and left-sided ureter spasm

Use of Homeopathic Medicines for Kidney Problems in Older Adults

1. Apis Mellifica: This medicine is used to treat mild kidney infections. When you complain of pain in the kidneys, your doctor might suggest you this medicine. It helps in increasing urine volume and lessens fatigue. The quality of your urine also improves. There is an increase in blood albumin levels as well and you start getting better sleep and rest.
2. Arsenicum Album: Arsenicum album is one of the best remedies for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Especially in the later stages, when an older adult starts experiencing problems like excessive thirst, pale and waxy skin, and diarrhoea, or the colour of urine is dark yellow and is full of albumin, this medicine is used. Doses of Arsenicum album help reduce dyspnoea that many older adults face in CKD. It also helps produce a layer of mucus so that the patient experiences relief in breathing and swallowing.
3. Aurum Muriaticum: This homeopathic medicine is used to cure diseases like Bright’s disease that may be caused by gout or syphilis. It helps in reducing the irritability of the digestive tract and ensures that the nervous system functions properly. Vertigo is a common outcome of Bright’s disease. Aurum Muriaticum helps keep vertigo in control.
4. Belladonna: Any kidney inflammation results in a burning pain in the lumbar region of the kidneys. This pain increases in intensity with time, leading to great discomfort. Belladonna helps reduce this piercing pain and brings relief to the patient.
5. Cantharis: Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. An older adult with nephritis suffers intense pain in the pelvic region and pain while passing urine. There may also be swelling in various parts of the body like the face, legs, and feet. The patient may even pass blood while urinating. Cantharis is an effective cure for nephritis and brings relief to the patient with regular use.
6. Convallaria: Nephritis might be caused due to heart disorders. In this, the patient has an irregular heart rate, might have oedema and hypertension also. Convallaria is used in such cases.
7. Digitalis: Digitalis is used in homeopathy to cleanse blood vessels and strengthen the urinary tract.