A non-standard and effective method for treating kidney stones has been discovered
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Scientists accidentally found an effective way to get rid of pain in kidney stones: this method is unexpected and even very pleasant. Specialists from Turkey claim that regular sex life will help to eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with the presence of stones, and to promote the excretion of stones. The study was conducted as follows. Scientists divided the volunteers who took part in the experiment, into several groups. Participants in the first group had to actively engage in sexual activity - at least three to four times a week. Participants in the second group were treated with Tamsulosin, a drug often prescribed to relieve urinary output. It was administered at 0.4 mg per day. Participants in the third group were offered conventional treatment with drugs that are routinely used for urolithiasis. All groups were carefully monitored: all their health indicators were fully evaluated and compared 14 and 28 days after the start of the study. The results of the work astounded many: after 14 days more than 80% of participants representing the first group got rid of a disease like kidney stones. Volunteers from the second group accounted for almost 48%, while in the third group - not more than 35%. In addition, experts noted that representatives of the first group who practiced regular sex, recovered from stones much earlier than other participants. The table of results obtained was as follows:
- The average diameter of kidney stones in the first group was 4.7 mm. As a result, 26 people out of 31 successfully recovered.
- The average diameter of kidney stones in the second group was 5 mm: 10 out of 21 patients got rid of them.
- The average size of kidney stones in the third group was 4.9 mm. Treatment was effective in eight people out of 23.
"The results of the study directly suggest that people who have stones in their kidneys with a diameter of no more than six millimeters can recommend regular sex at least three to four times a week. Such a regime significantly increases the likelihood that the stones will leave on their own and painlessly, "the researchers say. Stones in the kidneys suffer at least two hundred million people on the planet. If you believe the statistics, in Ukraine such a disease is found in every seventh inhabitant. This disease is very dangerous, and not only its complications. The fact is that even the complete removal of stones does not guarantee that the disease will not arise again in time. Experts advise that in order to reduce the risk of stones formation, one should drink a sufficient amount of liquid daily, eat more plant products, consult doctors in time, and regularly have sex. "If you follow the advice offered, the kidney stones will definitely bypass you," the researchers said.
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