Meaning
An agent that affects the dissolution of a calculus.
A calculus (plural calculi), often called a stone, is a concretion of material, usually mineral salts, that forms in an organ or duct of the body. Formation of calculi is known as lithiasis.
Introduction
Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney and parts of the ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder).
After the procedure, the tiny pieces of stones pass out of your body in your urine.
What dissolves kidney stones fast?
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid. Acetic acid helps dissolve kidney stones. In addition to flushing out the kidneys, apple cider vinegar can help ease pain caused by the stones. There are numerous other health benefits of apple cider vinegar.
Diagnosis
- Clinical history and physical examination
- Imaging studies
- Some stone types (mainly those with substantial calcium content) can be detected on X-ray and CT scan
- Many stone types can be detected by ultrasound
- Factors contributing to stone formation are often tested:
- Laboratory testing can give levels of relevant substances in blood or urine
- Some stones can be directly recovered (at surgery, or when they leave the body spontaneously) and sent to a laboratory for analysis of content.
Treatment
Treatment varies by stone type, but, in general:
- Healthy diet & exercise (promotes flow of energy & nutrition)
- Drinking fluids (water & electrolytes like lemon juice, diluted vinegar eg. in pickles, salad dressings, sauces, soups, shrubs cocktail)
- Surgery (lithotomy)
- Medication / Antibiotics
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for removal of calculi
