Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the kidney. Small stones may pass with plenty of fluids and medicines. Stones that cause severe pain, fever, blockage or repeated problems need a urologist. Many are treated with a thin scope and laser through the urine passage, without a cut.
What Are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that can form when urine becomes concentrated. Small stones may pass without surgery, but stones that cause severe pain, infection, blockage, or repeated symptoms need timely urology evaluation.
If you are searching for kidney stone treatment in Lucknow, Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar can assess the stone size, location, symptoms, infection risk, and kidney function before recommending a suitable treatment plan.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
Symptoms depend on the stone size and where it is located in the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urinary tract. Common kidney stone symptoms include:
When Kidney Stone Pain Needs Urgent Care
Seek urgent medical help if stone pain is associated with fever, chills, vomiting, reduced urine, uncontrolled pain, or suspected infection. A stone with infection or obstruction can become serious.
Causes and Risk Factors
Kidney stones may form when urine contains high levels of stone-forming minerals or when fluid intake is low. Risk factors include dehydration, high-salt diet, family history, obesity, recurrent urinary infection, digestive disorders, and some medicines or previous surgeries.
The right prevention plan depends on the stone type. Patients with recurrent stones may need urine tests, blood tests, imaging review, and stone analysis.
Why Choose Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar for Kidney Stone Treatment?
- Urology-focused care for kidney, ureter, and bladder stone conditions.
- Evaluation-driven treatment selection based on stone size, location, and symptoms.
- Minimally invasive options such as URSL, RIRS, PCNL, Mini-PCNL, and ECIRS when appropriate.
- Internal referral pathway for related concerns such as ureteric stones, bladder stones, and UTI treatment.
Treatment Options for Kidney Stones in Lucknow
Not every stone needs the same treatment. After clinical examination and imaging, Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar may recommend observation, medicine, endoscopic treatment, laser stone fragmentation, or surgery depending on the case.
Ureteroscopy / URSL
A thin scope is passed through the urinary tract to see and treat stones in the ureter with minimal cutting.
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
A flexible scope reaches stones inside the kidney, often with laser fragmentation for suitable stones.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
A keyhole procedure commonly used for larger or harder kidney stones that may not pass naturally.
Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
A smaller-tract PCNL option selected for some kidney stones after imaging and clinical evaluation.
Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery
A combined endoscopic approach used for complex stone burden when a single route may not be enough.
Cystolithotripsy
A procedure for breaking and removing bladder stones when symptoms or obstruction require treatment.
Laparoscopic Pyelolithotomy
A minimally invasive surgical option for selected large or complex renal pelvis stones.
Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy
A laparoscopic approach for selected ureteric stones that are large, impacted, or unsuitable for simpler options.
Diagnosis and Prevention Support
A kidney stone visit may include review of ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray, urine test, blood test, previous prescriptions, and current symptoms. For recurrent stones, prevention guidance may include hydration planning, salt reduction, diet review, and stone-type based advice.
Tests for kidney stones
A few simple tests help the doctor find the stone, check your kidneys and choose the right treatment.
- Urine test: checks for blood, infection and crystals in the urine.
- Blood tests: show how well your kidneys are working and whether there is infection.
- Ultrasound: a simple scan that shows stones and any swelling of the kidney.
- CT scan (KUB): a detailed scan that shows the exact size, position and number of stones.
- Stone analysis: if a stone is removed or passed, testing it shows what it is made of, which helps with prevention.
- Metabolic tests: for people with repeated stones, urine and blood tests may look for the cause.
How kidney stones are treated
- The doctor reviews your symptoms, scans and kidney function, and checks for infection or blockage.
- Small stones may be watched, with plenty of fluids, pain relief and medicines that can help the stone pass.
- If infection or blockage is present, it is usually treated first, sometimes by placing a small tube (stent) to drain the kidney.
- Stones that do not pass or cause problems may be removed with a scope through the urine passage (URSL or RIRS), often breaking them with a laser.
- Larger or harder stones may need a keyhole procedure through the back, such as PCNL or Mini-PCNL.
- After treatment, the doctor gives advice on diet and fluids to lower the chance of new stones.
Recovery after kidney stones treatment
- First 24-48 hoursMost people stay in hospital for a short time after a scope or keyhole procedure. Some burning and mild blood in the urine is common.
- First weekMost people return to light daily activities. Drink plenty of water and take medicines as advised.
- 1-3 weeksIf a stent was placed, it is usually removed in a short day procedure as planned by the doctor.
- Long termFollow-up scans and prevention advice help to reduce the chance of stones coming back.
Recovery is different for each person, so the doctor will give you a plan for your case.
Cost of kidney stones treatment in Lucknow
The cost of kidney stone treatment depends on the size and position of the stone, the procedure chosen (such as URSL, RIRS or PCNL), whether a laser or stent is needed, the tests required and how long you stay in hospital. Many patients find it is not as costly as they feared.
Precision Urology Hospital accepts almost all health insurance and cashless schemes, so most stone treatments are covered. You get a clear estimate before treatment, so there are no surprises. You can also send your reports on WhatsApp for a free first opinion. Cover depends on your own policy, and the team can check it with your insurer before treatment.
Send reports for a free opinionWhy see Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar for kidney stones
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Kidney stones: frequently asked questions
What are the common symptoms of kidney stones?
Kidney stone symptoms can include severe side or back pain, pain moving toward the lower abdomen or groin, burning during urination, frequent urination, blood in urine, nausea, vomiting, fever, or chills. Fever with stone pain needs urgent medical attention.
Which kidney stone treatment is best in Lucknow?
The best treatment depends on stone size, location, hardness, obstruction, infection, kidney function, and symptoms. Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar may recommend observation, medicines, URSL, RIRS, PCNL, Mini-PCNL, ECIRS, or laparoscopic surgery after evaluation.
What is the difference between RIRS and PCNL?
RIRS uses a flexible scope through the urinary passage to reach stones inside the kidney. PCNL uses a small keyhole tract through the back and is commonly considered for larger or complex kidney stones.
How can I reduce the chance of kidney stones coming back?
Prevention usually includes drinking enough fluids, limiting excess salt, reviewing calcium and oxalate intake, treating infection, and checking stone type or urine chemistry when needed. A personalized plan is better than a generic diet chart.
When should I book a urologist appointment for kidney stone pain?
Book a urologist appointment if pain is severe, recurring, associated with blood in urine, burning urination, nausea, vomiting, or if a scan already shows a stone. Seek urgent care for fever, chills, reduced urine, or uncontrolled pain.
What size of kidney stone can pass without surgery?
Stones of about 5 mm or less often pass by themselves with plenty of fluids and medicines, while stones above about 10 mm seldom do. The position of the stone and your symptoms matter too, so a scan review is needed.
Is kidney stone surgery done with a cut?
Many kidney and ureteric stones are treated with a thin scope passed through the urine passage, using a laser to break the stone, so there is no cut. Larger or harder stones may need a keyhole puncture in the back (PCNL).
Which foods should I avoid if I have kidney stones?
Drink enough water to pass about 2 to 2.5 litres of urine a day, cut down on salt, and do not cut calcium unless advised. If your stones are made of oxalate, foods such as spinach, nuts, chocolate and strong tea may need to be limited. The right diet depends on the stone type.
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