Kidney Stones Specialists in Vasant Kunj, Delhi

What is Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys when urine becomes concentrated, allowing these substances to crystallise and clump together. Stones can vary greatly in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball, and while small stones may pass unnoticed through the urinary tract, larger stones can become lodged and cause intense pain as they attempt to move through the narrow ureter. The condition is more common in hot climates like much of India, where inadequate fluid intake combined with sweating leads to more concentrated urine and a higher risk of stone formation. Kidney stones frequently recur once a person has experienced one, making identification of the specific stone type and underlying risk factors important for long-term prevention. Most stones pass on their own with adequate hydration and pain control, though larger or obstructing stones may require a procedure for removal.

Causes of Kidney Stones

Caused by concentrated urine allowing minerals such as calcium, oxalate, or uric acid to crystallise and form stones, most often due to inadequate fluid intake combined with dietary factors. Risk factors include a diet high in salt, animal protein, or oxalate-rich foods, obesity, certain metabolic conditions, family history of kidney stones, and some medications. Hot climates that increase fluid loss through sweating and reduce urine output further raise the risk of stone formation.

Symptoms of Kidney Stones

Severe pain in the back or side that often radiates to the lower abdomen and groin, blood in the urine, nausea and vomiting, frequent urge to urinate, painful urination, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, fever and chills if infection is present

Treatment & Types of Kidney Stones in Vasant Kunj, Delhi

Small stones are often managed with increased fluid intake and pain relief medication to allow natural passage, sometimes supported by medication that relaxes the ureter to ease passage. Larger or obstructing stones may require procedures such as shock wave lithotripsy to break the stone into smaller fragments, or minimally invasive surgical techniques to remove the stone directly. Identifying the stone composition through analysis helps guide dietary and medical measures to reduce the risk of future stones.

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