Ayurvedic Treatment for Medullary Nephrocalcinosis - Causes, Symptoms & Herbal Remedies

MEDULLARY NEPHROCALCINOSIS

The condition Medullary Nephrocalcinosis refers to the deposition of calcium salts in the medulla part of the kidney. It is the most common form of nephrocalcinosis. Due to the concentrating effects of the loops of Henle and the biochemical constituents of the medulla part as compared to the cortex, it is 20 times more common than cortical nephrocalcinosis.

It can occur in premature infants also. It may be caused by the use of certain medications, supplements, infection or any other condition that lead to high levels of calcium in the blood or urine.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MEDULLARY NEPHROCALCINOSIS?

It is a condition connected with conditions that cause hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and the increased excretion of calcium, phosphate or oxalate in the urine. A high urine pH can lead to nephrocalcinosis. The causes may include:

• Primary hyperparathyroidism
• Hypervitaminosis-D states
• Phosphate supplementation
• Sarcoidosis
• Medullary sponge kidney
• Osteoporosis due to immobilisation, aging, menopause or steroids.
• Premature birth

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MEDULLARY NEPHROCALCINOSIS?

Individuals may not have symptoms or may have symptoms related to the condition causing medullary nephrocalcinosis.

Some of the Symptoms are:

• Blood in the urine
• Fever and chills
• Nausea and vomiting
• Severe pain in the abdominal area, sides of the back, groin area or in the testicles.
• Later symptoms may be similar with chronic kidney failure.

TREATMENT

Treatment of medullary nephrocalcinosis includes treating the underlying condition of the disease. The goal of the treatment is to prevent more calcium deposition in the kidneys. Medications that cause calcium loss are typically stopped.

TREATMENT OF MEDULLARY NEPHROCALCINOSIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda offers Revive Kidneys Pack for the treatment of Medullary Nephrocalcinosis that work naturally to restore the damage caused to the kidneys as well as to balance the phosphate levels and these herbal remedies are excellent for kidney care.

According to Ayurveda, kidneys are the roots of channel of fat tissue (medavoha srotas) and are made up of blood and blood and fat tissues. So, diseases arising out of these tissues (dhatus) can affect the kidneys and cause their failure.

According to Ayurveda, kidney problems are caused by the blockage of minute body channels known as strotas. The body channels involved are known as mutravaha strotas. If there is a blockage in the incoming srotas, then there will be shrinkage in the kidneys. If the outgoing channels are blocked, swelling occurs. There are very effective herbs present in Ayurveda that clean the channels and reduce the swelling and rejuvenate the kidneys.

REVIVE KIDNEYS PACK BY PLANET AYURVEDA CONSISTS OF

1. Mutrakrichantak Churna
2. Rencure Formula
3. Varunadi Vati
4. Punarnava Mandoor
5. Chandanadi Vati

Revive Kidneys Pack

1. Mutrakrichantak Churna

Mutrakrichantak Churna of Planet Ayurveda is a safe and effective combination of various herbs used since 5000 B.C. for various kidney problems. It is useful in all types of kidney problems. This powder is also recommended in chronic kidney failure and in dialysis patients. It brings down urea and creatinine levels quickly. The various herbs used in Mutrakrichantak Churna are very effective in regenerating kidney cells or failing nephrons.

Ingredients of Mutrakrichantak Churna are:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name	Parts	Quantity (190 gm)
1.	Crateva nurvula	Varun	Roots	30 gm
2.	Boerhavia diffusa	Punarnava	Roots	30 gm
3.	Tribulus terrestris	Gokshur	Whole	30 gm
4.	Chichorium intybus	Kaasni	Leaves	30 gm
5.	Phyllanthus niruri	Bhumi Amla	Whole	20 gm
6.	Albizzia lebbok	Shirish	Bark	20 gm
7.	Moringa oleifera	Shigru	Bark	20 gm
8.	Achyranthus aspera	Apamarg	Fruits/seeds	10 gm

Dose:
1 Teaspoonful twice daily warm with water and for best result Boil 1 Teaspoonful in 400ml water until it remains 50-60ml. Filter the preparation with a regular tea strainer and drink. You should use this once in morning 45min. after breakfast and similarly in evening 45min. after dinner. Prepare fresh every time as per this.

2. Rencure Formula

Planet Ayurveda's Rencure Formula contains various herbs that are known to improve the overall kidney function. These herbs work in a synergistic manner with the body functioning and improve all issues related to kidney function. This unique formula of Planet Ayurveda is known to reduce the urea levels present in the body. It also helps in regenerating kidney cells.

Ingredients used in Rencure Formula are:

Sr. No.	Herb Used	Botanical Name	Quantity
1.	Punarnava	Boerhavia diffusa	200 mg
2.	Palash	Butea monosperma	50 mg
3.	Varun	Crataeva nurvula	100 mg
4.	Gokshur	Tribulus terrestris	100 mg
5.	Kaasni	Cichorium intybus	50 mg

Dose: 2 Capsules, twice daily with warm water after meals.

3. Varunadi Vati

Varunadi Vati is an Ayurvedic herbal product prepared from Varuna herb along with other. It is a great natural antibiotic and therefore it prevents infections. It also helps in reducing the toxins load from the kidneys. it is a natural herbal formulation and does not cause any side effects.

Ingredients used in Varunadi Vati are:

Each tablet is 500 mg

Main ingredients of Varunadi Vati are:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name
1.	Crataeva nurvala	Varun
2.	Boerhavia diffusa	Punarnava
3.	Tribulus terrestris	Gokshur
4.	Commiphora mukul	Shuddha Guggulu

Dose: 2 Tablets, thrice daily with warm water after meals.

4. Punarnava Mandoor

Punarnava Mandoor is a classical Ayurvedic formulation used in the treatment of various health ailments. These tablets help in decreasing urea and creatinine levels from the blood and other toxins. It is also considered as an excellent diuretic and therefore useful in all renal disorders. It is a best remedy for all kidney diseases or fluid retention due to kidney failure or other ailments. Punarnava has an anti-inflammatory nature and it helps in boosting balanced fluids levels in the cells to aid in healthy urine flow.

The main ingredients of Punarnava Mandoor are:

• Punarnava (Boerrhaavia diffusa)
• Shunthi (Zingiber officinale)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Maricha (Piper nigrum)
• Amalki (Emblica officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Chavya (Piper chaba)
• Haridra (Curcuma longa)
• Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
• Chitrak mool (Plumbago zeylanica)
• Mandoor Bhasma (Ferric oxide calx)

Dose: 2 Tablets, thrice daily with warm water after meals.

5. Chandanadi Vati

This classical remedy is very beneficial in providing relief from kidney disorders. It provides a calming and soothing effect on the urinary tract system and also provides relief from burning gut. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It is used in the treatment of burning micturition, kidney disorders, heatstroke, burning gut, piles, fissures, etc. This is a classical Ayurvedic formulation.

Main ingredients of Chandanadi Vati are:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name
1.	Santalum album	Safed chandan
2.	Piper cubeba	Kababchini
3.	Shorea robusta	Safed ral
4.	Pinus longifolia	Gandhabiroja
5.	Sanegellia catechu	Katha
6.	Emblica officinalis	Amalaki
7.	Berberis aristata	Daruharidra
8.	Red ochre	Gairik

Dose:2 Tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.

DIET

• Avoid milk and milk products.
• Low potassium foods such as carrots, cabbage, apples must be preferred.
• Protein intake too is regulated.
• Avoid high sodium intake such as sea food must be avoided.
• Avoid fried foods, processed and packaged foods.