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WHAT IS A KIDNEY STONE TREATMENT?

An irregular-shaped solid mass or crystal that can be as small as a grain of sand or can be the size of a golf ball is called a Kidney stone. Small stones can pass through the urinary tract while large stones need surgery. A larger kidney stone can get trapped in the ureter. When this happens, the stone can cause bleeding and keep urine leaving the body. There are four types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, and cysteine. Shockwave Lithotripsy, Ureteroscopy, and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy surgeries are used to treat kidney stones. 

CAUSES OF KIDNEY STONE

  • Drinking too little water
  • Obesity
  • Weight loss surgery
  • Intake of salty & sugary food
  • Infections
  • Low urine volume

WHEN TO CONSULT A SURGEON?

  • Cramping pain in the back & side
  • A feeling of intense urination
  • Burning feeling during urination
  • Dark color urine or red due to blood 
  • Nausea & Vomiting 
  • For men, pain at the tip of the penis

SURGICAL OPTIONS

It is a daycare procedure. The surgery is used to treat stones in the kidney & ureter. Shock waves are focused on the stone using x-rays or ultrasound to pinpoint the stone. Repeated firing of shockwaves breaks the stone into pieces and these pieces pass out in the urine over a few weeks.

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This surgery is used to treat stones in the kidney & ureter. It involves a small telescope that is passed into the bladder, up the ureter & into the kidney. Ureteroscope allows the urologist to see stones without making any incisions.

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PCNL is the best treatment for large stones in the kidney.

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NON-SURGICAL OPTION

Kidney stones that are tiny or small in size can be treated by plenty of IV fluids and oral fluids so that kidney stone can exit with urination

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HOW CAN I AVOID KIDNEY STONE ?

  • Proper hydration is a key preventive measure.
  • Increase fluid intake. If stones are related to low citrate levels, citrate juices could help prevent the formation of stones.
  • Reduce excess salt in the diet
  • Eat more fruits & vegetables which make urine less acidic

TYPES OF KIDNEY STONES

  • Calcium stones - It is one of the commonest types of kidney stone. Calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate are two types of calcium stones. 
  • Uric acid stones - Uric acid is a waste product that comes from chemical changes in the body. Uric acid crystals do not dissolve in acidic urine and they will form an uric acid stone.
  • Struvite/infection stones - These stones are related to chronic urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Cystine stones - These types of stones formed due to certain amino acids in the foods. 

RISK AND COMPLICATIONS OF KIDNEY STONES

  • Renal scarring and damage to the kidneys
  • Severe infections including septicaemia (blood poisoning) 
  • Loss of function of kidney results in the need for kidney removal surgery (Nephrectomy)
  • Bladder blockage that leads to painful urinary retention

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Waste removal
  • A healthy balance of acids
  • Hydration
  • Hormones production

  • Urinary infection
  • Calcium levels
  • Inadequate water consumption
  • Hypercalciuria
  • Hyperparathyroidism 

  • Imaging test
  • Kidney ultrasound
  • Urine analysis
  • Blood chemistry screen

Lithotripsy is performed to extract stones from the kidney. The procedure takes about 45 minutes to an hour. There are chances that the patient may need more than one session to treat the stones completely.

A stone that’s smaller than 4mm could take about two to three weeks to completely pass.

Surgical treatment is recommended for stones 0.5 centimeters in size and larger as well as for patients who fail conservative management.

Costs of kidney stone treatment depend on the severity of the ailment, the City of your residence, diagnostic centres, hospital, and equipment used by healthcare experts. 

Avoid stone-forming foods: Beets, chocolate, spinach, rhubarb, tea, and most nuts are rich in oxalate, which can contribute to kidney stones. 

Left untreated, kidney stones can block the ureters or make them narrower. This increases the risk of infection, or urine may build up and put added strain on the kidneys causing further complications.

Many insurance companies provide coverage for your surgery after a period of few years. Our HospiOne Team can guide you perfectly in this scenario.

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