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Left side Kidney Stone.
Dear respected Homoeopathic Doctors, I was repeatedly getting UTI so got USG done and it showed 3mm kidney stone in the lower left calyx with mild hydronephrosis. Used NeeriKFT and after a month hydronephrosis was gone but the stone is still there.
My family suggested me for Homeopathic treatment and I came across some popular remedies including Berberis Vulgaris which I hear performs well.
I have mild pain on the left kidney 24/7 and it goes to my lower abdomen, thigh and left testicle as well. My question is can I take it (Berberis Vulgaris)in moderation for a month on my own?
Thankyou.
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Berberis vulgaris works but not in every case we need to do individualisation for which a proper consultation is required.
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Yes you take Berberis vulgaris
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A 3 mm kidney stone is small and often passes on its own, but your continuous radiating pain suggests the stone is still causing irritation. Berberis is commonly used in such cases, but self-medication for a month is not advisable.
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Drink plenty of water. Avoid holding urine and self medication.
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Do not take remedy unknowingly.Homoepathic medicine acts best when it is prescribed on basis of proper totality of your symptoms. So advise don't take it .
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If you want I can give you proper treatment for it as I have cured so many such cases
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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such problems in a hollistic way without any side effect.I suggest you to message me your complete history in private chat with all reports & details & Consult Online through Practo. I will guide you for holistic & effective Results with homoeopathy ! Take care !! Best Regards:)
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Hello sir
You can take it for 15 days
But according to my opinion you also need one other constitutional medicine, which can give you relief from pain instantly...
So you should also consult any homeopathic doctor.
Till then you can take ber vulg....
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Please keep monitoring your condition. You should immediately consult or visit a hospital if you notice:
• Severe or increasing pain
• Fever or chills
• Burning urination or very less urine
• Vomiting
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Drink adequate water – around 2 to 2.5 liters per day. Do not force excessive water intake.
• Take plenty of fluids like lemon water or coconut water, as they help in preventing further stone formation.
• Follow a light diet – avoid too much salt, oily food, and reduce foods like spinach, beetroot, and junk food.
• Do not hold urine – pass urine whenever you feel the urge.
• Take proper rest, especially if you have pain. Avoid heavy physical strain during this time.
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Hai,
Medicine is right... But complete cure and recurrancy preventive is possible if you take constitutional homoeopathic medicine along with this. For it need detailed case evaluation.
This is a case with great scope in Homoeopathy.
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Hi.. self medication can be harmful. Better to consult properly with complete details. Homeopathy has an excellent medicines for this. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evaluation and management
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Yes, you can take it.
But do not take it for too long if you don't see results.
You can consult me online for proper homoeopathic treatment.
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Yes, you can take it.
I suggest taking proper homoeopathic treatment and not to rely on over the counter suggestions.
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Don't do self medication.
There's excellent homoeopathic medicine for renal stone.
You will get permanent cure with homoeopathic constitutional medicine because I had cure many similar cases.
Need more details for proper treatment and guidance.
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Complete case taking required for cure . Can consult online
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Taking beriberis vulgaris is not okay as homeopathy treatment is based on individualality so can’t recommend without proper case and scanned reports
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It get solved with Homoeopathy
You can consult me online
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Hello Practo user
Yes Berberis is one of the medicine for renal calculi but does not always work. It depends on person to person. For proper treatment consult either online or on eight nine nine nine one zero eight two eight seven
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Dear Sir,
I understand your concernârecurrent UTI along with a renal stone can be quite uncomfortable, especially when the pain keeps radiating as you described.
First, your USG findings of a 3 mm stone in the lower calyx with previous mild hydronephrosis are important. It is a good sign that hydronephrosis has reduced, but the persistence of pain radiating to abdomen, thigh, and testicle indicates that the stone is still active and irritating the urinary tract.
Now coming to your main question regarding Berberis Vulgaris:
Yes, Berberis Vulgaris is a well-known remedy in homeopathy for renal calculi with radiating pain, especially when pain extends from kidney to ureter, bladder, and even testicular region. However, in homeopathy, medicine selection is not only based on diagnosis (stone) but also on:
Exact nature and modalities of pain
Urinary symptoms (burning, frequency, color, sediments)
Tendency for recurrent infections
Your general constitution, hydration, thermal nature, etc.
Why self-medication may not be ideal:
Even though Berberis is commonly suggested, taking it on your own in repeated doses for a month may:
Give only temporary relief without addressing recurrence
Miss a deeper-acting constitutional remedy needed in your case
Not adequately prevent future stone formation or UTIs
Also, your history of recurrent UTI + hydronephrosis suggests there is an underlying susceptibility that needs proper case evaluation, not just symptomatic prescribing.
What your symptoms indicate:
Your description of:
Continuous dull pain in left kidney
Radiation to lower abdomen, thigh, and testicle
is strongly suggestive of ureteric irritation, where remedies like Berberis, Lycopodium, Sarsaparilla, etc. may come into considerationâbut the final choice depends on totality.
What I would suggest:
Avoid long-term self-medication
Increase water intake (very important for flushing)
Donât hold urine for long durations
Monitor for burning, fever, or increased pain
When to act immediately:
If you develop:
Severe colicky pain
Burning urination or fever
Reduced urine output
please consult immediately as it may need urgent attention.
Regarding Homeopathic treatment:
In my clinical experience, properly selected homeopathic treatment can:
Help in expulsion of small calculi like 3 mm stones
Reduce pain and ureteric irritation
Prevent recurrence of stones and UTIs by correcting the tendency
But this requires a case-based prescription, not just one common medicine.
If you are open to it, you can consult for a detailed evaluation so that a precise remedy and dosage can be planned specifically for you rather than trial-based self-medication. This will give you more reliable and long-term results.
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Health Global Homoeopathy, Vijaynagar, Whitefield
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There are various medicines
Don't self medicate
3 mm stone can be easily treated
Berberis vulgaris tincture you can continue
For pain you can consult Homoeopathy
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For Kidney stones and Urinary tract infection: use Berberis vulgaris, Cantharis, Sarsaparilla, Lycopodium, Apis mellifica. Choose based on symptoms, potency, constitution, and physician guidance.
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Dear Sir,
Thank you for sharing your detailed history.
A 3 mm renal calculus, especially in the lower calyx, is relatively small and often manageable with appropriate treatment. It is encouraging that your hydronephrosis has resolved.
Regarding your query about Berberis Vulgaris ..while it is indeed a well-known remedy in homoeopathy for renal colic and radiating pain, homoeopathic medicines should ideally be prescribed based on an individualised assessment rather than taken on a self-medication basis. The choice of remedy, potency, and dosage depends on your complete symptom picture, including modalities, constitution, and associated complaints.
Since you are experiencing continuous pain radiating to the abdomen, thigh, and testicle, it would be advisable to consult a qualified homoeopathic physician for a proper case evaluation. This helps ensure not only correct remedy selection but also monitoring of the stone and prevention of recurrence (especially considering your history of recurrent UTI).
In the meantime, please ensure:
• Adequate hydration
• Avoidance of known dietary triggers (depending on stone type)
• Regular follow-up imaging as advised
If needed, you may book a consultation for a detailed assessment and personalized treatment plan.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Dr. Kiran Mate (healthrisebydrkiran)
Homoeopathic Physician
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Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, often causing severe pain in the back, side, or groin as they pass.
A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally
You can easily take an online consultation for personalised treatment
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More details are required...kindly connect online thru practo
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Good treatment is available with homoeopathy and we can avoid reoccurring of stones. Please contact me. I need more case details.
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Such medicines may not be helpful for your condition now.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery. You need an expert Homeopathic physician asap.
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Thanks for the information,,but I advise to connect online first and with a proper talk , i will advise you something more beneficial and offcourse your pain issues will also be simplified easily..... Don't worry it's not a big deal..but without proper talk we cannot advise you any type of doses or medicine 💊,..try to connect online and you will be more satisfied then....stay healthy and safe 👍🏻😊
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Increase intake of normal water 4 litres per day.
Take.
Burberis vulg. Q.
15. Drops 4 times in a day
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Stone is of v small size ..
Easily curable
U can contact me online
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no, don’t self medicate. Actually, homeopathy works based on individualisation. Even if you have the same complain and other person have the same complaint, but we gave individual remedies so we need a detailed case taking of you. You can contact me on 916 702 500one or on instant consult practo
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It will be easily cured with my treatment permanently
Consult me via practo
Will prescribe the complete treatment
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Dr. Mrunalini Vasaikar
Homoeopath
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello.
Your complains are managable but taking medicine on your own is not indicated as its not the only remedy indicated in kidney stone moreover your sympto.s need to be tallied to give you an exact remedy which may or may not be berberis.
Never medicate your self reading online stuff that can cause adverse effect if chosen wrong .We are here to help you heal.
Kindly connect for same.
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Dr. Srishty Tyagi
Homoeopath
2 yrs exp
Saharanpur
You should take medicine after the proper consultation. Don't take medicines on your own. Because in homoeopathy medicines are individualzed, that's why we prefer detailed case taking so that we can cure the problem once n for all and it won't appear again in the right or left kidney.
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Berberis will help symptomatically, for 3 mm stone which can be easily expelled with homeopathic medicine avoiding surgery.
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contact for online consultation, medicine can be couriered.
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Dr. Sunil Tyagi
Homoeopath
10 yrs exp
Delhi
As you said, there is no more hydronephrosis that is a good sign.
But the question is 3 mm stone in calyx hardly caused hydronephrosis. And there are many stones which are not visible in USG.
But here your question is different. You were complaining of recurrent UTI and continuous pain.
Berberis is a good Homoeopathic therapeutic medicine.
But you need a proper consultation... because the pain you are going through is continuous, You got hydronephrosis in past and recurrent UTI ..
To solve all these problems you needed a proper consultation just taking Berberis is not going to help you.
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Visit a consultant either through an online channel or physically. Proper treatment can give you a permanent solution.
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Also go for the x-ray KUB region. Drink the proper quantity of water.
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Dr. Neeru Chauhan Arora
Homoeopath
23 yrs exp
Gurgaon
3 mm stone in lower calyx can neither cause hydronephrosis nor pain. Lower calyx stones are usually asymptomatic and if they pain it’s very mild especially if as small as this.
Your pain needs further assessment.
Kindly get yourself examined by your doctor and get investigated properly.
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Dr. Shrishti Verma Srivastava
Homoeopath
4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
First of all don't self-prescribe any medicine.
3mm stone is usually small stone with the correct medication it passes out through the urine.
For consultation, contact me on practo.
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Dr. Neelima Bisai
Homoeopath
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Thanks for the provided information..the stone size was 3 mm..so we have the cure through Homoeopathy..Don't take any medication without doctor advice
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pls increase the intake of water
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Dr. Surya Pratap Patel
Homoeopath
5 yrs exp
Jaunpur
I have understood your concern and reports — 3 mm kidney stone with radiating pain is a typical presentation.
Berberis vulgaris useful hoti hai aise cases me, lekin bina proper symptom analysis ke long-term self-use se complete relief nahi milta.
Homeopathy best tab kaam karti hai jab medicine aapke total symptoms ke basis par select ki jaye.
Agar aap chahein to detailed consultation ke through aapko more accurate aur effective treatment suggest kiya ja sakta hai.
You can consult
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