Significance of Urinary calculi
Urinary calculi, often called kidney stones, refer to solid formations or stones that develop in the urinary tract, specifically in the kidneys or bladder. These stones can cause severe pain, obstruction, and various urinary issues due to the crystallization of minerals and salts such as calcium oxalate, uric acid, and struvite in urine. Both Ayurveda and scientific approaches recognize urinary calculi as a significant health concern, leading to complications in urinary drainage and overall urological health.
In Dutch: Urinestenen; In Finnish: Virtsakivi; In Spanish: Cálculos urinarios
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Hindu concept of 'Urinary calculi'
In Hinduism, urinary calculi, or Sharkara, signify solid formations in the urinary bladder that lead to obstructions and pain, as outlined in the Nidana section, highlighting its significance in understanding urinary health.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) Solid particles formed in the urinary bladder, also referred to as Sharkara, which can cause various urinary issues.[1]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) A specific condition detailed in the Nidana section, related to stones in the urinary tract.[2]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Solid formations or stones in the urinary bladder that can cause obstruction and intense pain during urination.[3]