Kidney stones
Also called Nephrolithiasis
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidney from substances in the urine. Small stones may pass on their own; larger ones can block the urine and cause severe pain.
Treated in Urology · Nephrology
Symptoms
- Severe pain in the side or back, often coming in waves
- Pain spreading to the lower belly or groin
- Blood in the urine
- Burning when passing urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills if there is infection
Causes
- Not drinking enough water, especially in hot weather
- A diet high in salt or animal protein
- A family history of stones
- Some medical conditions and medicines
When to see a doctor
See a doctor for pain in the side or back that will not go away, blood in the urine, or burning urine. Pain with fever and chills, or being unable to pass urine, needs emergency care.
Treatment at Abhinav Hospital
Our urologist confirms the stone with urine tests and a scan. Small stones are often helped to pass with medicines and plenty of fluids. Stones that do not pass are treated with laser, laparoscopic (keyhole) or open surgery.
Doctors who treat kidney stones
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Book appointment with Dr. Anagha KulkarniDr. Anagha Kulkarni
Urology
MBBS, MS, MCh (Urology)
15 years of experience · Speaks Hindi, Marathi, English
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Questions patients ask
How much water should I drink to prevent kidney stones?
Enough to pass about two to two and a half litres of urine a day, usually around three litres of fluid, more in summer. Pale yellow urine is a good sign.
Will a kidney stone come back?
Stones can come back. Drinking enough water, eating less salt and following your doctor’s diet advice lowers the risk.
Which doctor treats kidney stones at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?
Kidney stones is treated in our Urology and Nephrology departments, by Dr. Anagha Kulkarni, Dr. Umesh Shelke, Dr. Jitesh Jeswani, and Dr. Nilima Ambade.
How do I book an appointment for kidney stones?
Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.
This page explains kidney stones in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z