Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis) are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in one or both of your kidneys and ureters when high levels of certain minerals are in your urine, esp. Calcium salts and urates. The most common symptom is severe pain felt in the midback that can radiate (move) into the abdomen and groin area. There may also be blood in the urine (hematuria), with nausea and vomiting from the pain.
The pain of kidney stones will generally respond very well to repeated dosing of the correct homeopathic remedy (simillimum). Dissolving kidney stones requires dietary changes according to the make-up of the stone, as well as specific nutraceutical agents, and adequate hydration (fluid intake) daily.