Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Kidney Stone Treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys and can move into the ureter (the tube to the bladder), causing severe pain. Small stones often pass on their own with fluids and medicines, while larger stones need a procedure. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, a urologist treats kidney and ureter stones, and nephrologists help prevent them coming back.
Go to emergency now if you cannot pass urine, have severe side or back pain with fever and shivering, pass blood clots in the urine, or have sudden severe pain in a testicle. Call +91 85912 35064 or 108, or come to the 24/7 Emergency department. |
Symptoms
- Sudden, severe pain in the side or back, often spreading to the lower tummy or groin, coming in waves
- Blood in the urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Frequent or painful urination
- Fever and shivering if there is infection (an emergency)
Diagnosis
Urine and blood tests, an ultrasound and often a CT scan (CT KUB) show the size and position of the stone. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: CT access]
Treatment options
- Pain relief and medicines to help small stones pass, with plenty of fluids
- Stent (DJ stent): a thin tube to relieve blockage, especially with infection
- Ureteroscopy (URS): a thin camera through the urinary passage to break and remove stones in the ureter or kidney, often with a laser
- PCNL: keyhole removal of large kidney stones through a small cut in the back
- Shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL): breaking stones with sound waves from outside the body
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Preventing kidney stones
- Drink enough water to pass about 2 to 2.5 litres of urine a day, unless your doctor limits fluids
- Reduce salt and processed foods
- Do not cut out calcium-rich foods unless advised. Limit high-oxalate foods if told to
- Limit animal protein and sugary drinks
- If stones keep coming back, ask about tests on the stone and your urine with our nephrologists
Our urology team
Kidney stone treatment at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:
- Varun Agrawal, MBBS, MCh (Urology)
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Kidney stone treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Stone pain is sudden and severe, so a nearby hospital with 24/7 emergency care and a urologist matters. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Can kidney stones pass on their own?
Many small stones, usually under about 5 mm, pass on their own with fluids and medicines. Larger stones often need treatment.
When is a kidney stone an emergency?
Severe pain that is not controlled, fever with shivering, vomiting that stops you drinking, or being unable to pass urine need emergency care.
How much water should I drink to prevent stones?
Enough to pass about 2 to 2.5 litres of urine a day, unless your doctor has limited your fluids.
Do kidney stones come back?
They often can. Drinking more fluids and diet changes reduce the risk, and tests may find a specific cause.
What is the cost of kidney stone treatment at Apex Hospital?
It depends on the procedure. Call +91 85912 35064 for an estimate. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: price range in Rs]
Sources
- NHS: Kidney stones