The Department of Nephrology & Dialysis provides comprehensive prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stones related problems. At the CK Birla Hospital, we offer state-of-the-art LASER kidney stone removal that provides faster recovery, less pain, fewer complications and less bleeding to the patients. We also offer other medicinal, non-invasive and conventional surgery methods for kidney stones.
There is no single cause that leads to the development of kidney stones. The primary reason behind their formation is the increased presence of crystal-forming substances in the urine, such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid.
Based on the cause, there are different types of kidney stones, including:
While kidney stones can form in anyone at any age, they are more common in some individuals than others. The risk factors of kidney stones include:
The treatment of kidney stones depends on the size and number of stones. Usually, small-sized stones pass away on their own through urine. However, large stones may require surgical intervention. Large stones are first broken down into smaller fragments which are then passed through urine.
Treatment methods include:
If left untreated, kidney stones can cause damage to the kidneys, loss of kidney function, bladder blockage and infections.
You can prevent kidney stones by staying hydrated, eating calcium-rich foods, decreasing the intake of sodium and oxalate.
Laser treatment involves the use of high-energy laser beams to break down the stones into very small fragments so that they can be passed through urine.
