Prayuvzaa Syrup
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Ayurvedic support for the urinary tract.
Kidneys
Kidneys
How the kidneys work, kidney stones and the tests that check kidney health.
The kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from the blood, balance salts and acids and help control blood pressure. Hot climates and low fluid intake make urine more concentrated, which raises the risk of kidney stones.
How it works
How it works
Each kidney contains about a million filtering units called nephrons. They filter the blood, reclaim what the body needs and send the rest to the bladder as urine. When urine is concentrated, minerals such as calcium oxalate can form crystals that grow into stones.
What strains it
- Not drinking enough water, especially in heat
- High salt intake
- Diabetes and high blood pressure, the leading causes of kidney disease
- Overuse of some painkillers
- Repeated urinary infections
Habits that protect it
- Drink enough to keep urine pale, more in summer
- Reduce salt and packaged foods
- Keep blood pressure and blood sugar in range
- Do not hold urine for long periods
- Take painkillers only as advised
See a doctor if you notice
- Severe pain in the side or back that comes in waves
- Blood in the urine
- Burning with fever
- Swelling of the face or feet
The health journey
Your health journey
Six stages, and where to find help at each one. Scroll sideways on smaller screens.
01 Lifestyle
- Not drinking enough water, especially in heat
- High salt intake
- Diabetes and high blood pressure, the leading causes of kidney disease
02 Early signals
- Severe pain in the side or back that comes in waves
- Blood in the urine
- Burning with fever
03 Understanding
04 Testing
- Serum creatinine and eGFR
- Urine albumin to creatinine ratio
- Routine urine examination
- Ultrasound or CT scan for stones
05 Management
- Drink enough to keep urine pale, more in summer
- Reduce salt and packaged foods
- Keep blood pressure and blood sugar in range
06 Long-term wellbeing
- Regular check-ups, as your doctor advises
- Revisit the health checks
- Formulations for the kidneys
Before your appointment
Questions to ask your doctor
Writing questions down helps you get the most from a short consultation.
Make a list of your medicines- Should my kidney function be checked with blood and urine tests?
- How much should I drink each day?
- If I have had a stone, what can lower the chance of another?
From the Ingredient Atlas
Related ingredients
The herbs and nutrients in our kidneys formulations, each with its tradition and its science.
Formulations
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Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about whether any of these are right for you.
UroVeda
Sources
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Your kidneys and how they work.
- MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine. Kidney stones.
Last updated 15 October 2026. This page is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor.
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