Kidney Stone – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment Options in Thane
Kidney stones are one of the most common and painful urological conditions.
They form when minerals and salts in the urine crystallize and harden.
Although stones may be small at first, they can grow larger and cause severe pain, infection, or blockage if not treated on time.
This detailed guide covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, advanced treatments, and when to see a specialist.
🔍 What Are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are hard deposits made from minerals like calcium, uric acid, or oxalate.
They can form in:
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Bladder
- Urethra
Stones vary in size — from a grain of sand to the size of a marble.
Even a tiny stone can cause extreme pain if it moves or blocks urine flow.
🪨 Types of Kidney Stones
✔ 1. Calcium Oxalate Stones (Most common)
Form due to dehydration, diet, or metabolic issues.
✔ 2. Uric Acid Stones
Seen in patients with high uric acid levels, gout, or dehydration.
✔ 3. Struvite Stones
Often linked to urinary infections.
✔ 4. Cystine Stones
Caused by rare genetic disorders.
⚠️ Common Causes & Risk Factors
- Low water intake
- High salt diet
- Too much animal protein
- Family history of stones
- Obesity
- Repeated UTIs
- High calcium/oxalate foods
- Certain medications
- Sedentary lifestyle
🩺 Symptoms of Kidney Stones
Symptoms depend on the size and location of the stone:
- Severe back or lower abdominal pain
- Pain that comes in waves
- Burning while urinating
- Blood in urine (red/pink/brown)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Fever or chills (if infection present)
If the stone blocks the urinary tract, pain becomes unbearable and requires urgent medical attention.
🧪 Diagnosis of Kidney Stones
🔬 1. Urine Test
Checks for infection, blood, or crystals.
🧪 2. Blood Test
Evaluates kidney function, calcium & uric acid levels.
🖥 3. Ultrasound KUB
Quick and useful for detecting stones.
📸 4. CT Scan (Gold Standard)
Detects even tiny stones with 100% accuracy.
🔍 5. X-ray (KUB)
Used for monitoring stone movement or size.
💊 Treatment Options
Treatment depends on stone size, location & symptoms.
✔ 1. Medication-Based Treatment (For small stones)
- Painkillers
- Antibiotics (if infection)
- Alpha-blockers to relax ureter
- Hydration therapy
Small stones (<5 mm) often pass naturally.
✔ 2. Advanced Stone Removal Procedures
🔹 ESWL (Shockwave Therapy)
Non-surgical method using sound waves to break stones.
🔹 URS (Ureteroscopy & Laser Lithotripsy)
A thin scope is inserted to break & remove stones using laser.
🔹 RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)
Advanced laser procedure for kidney stones without cuts.
🔹 PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
Keyhole surgery for large or multiple stones.
🔹 Stent Placement
Used when there is severe swelling or obstruction.
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations
- Drink 2.5–3 litres of water daily
- Reduce salt intake
- Limit red meat
- Avoid excess tea, coffee & cola
- Add lemons, coconut water, buttermilk
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Regular physical activity
These steps help prevent recurrence.
⚠️ When to See a Doctor Immediately
- Severe, unbearable pain
- Fever with chills
- Persistent vomiting
- Inability to pass urine
- Blood in urine
- Pain lasting more than 24 hours
Delay may cause infection, kidney damage, or emergency surgery.
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- Expert in laser stone removal & advanced endoscopic procedures
- Modern imaging for accurate diagnosis
- Same-day emergency care
- Personalized diet & recurrence-prevention guidance
- Minimally invasive, fast-recovery treatments
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