Male | 60
Specialist For kidney stone
Kindeny stone doctor advice
Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Answered on 7th Dec '21
We are providing general information since your query isn't much elaborate, and may be our knowledge will help you out, so read ahead.
- For small stones that present with mild symptoms:
- Only pain relievers, medications and lifestyle modifications will be enough.
- Only pain relievers, medications and lifestyle modifications will be enough.
- But for bigger stones with extreme/moderate symptoms, you may have to use surgery or minimally invasive treatments to remove stones, such as:
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, where sound wave is used to break stones.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, which involves surgical removal through incisions.
- Ureteroscope, thin tube-like equipment carrying camera which will help locate stones so that other tools can be used to remove them.
- Parathyroid gland surgery, which is used to treat phosphate stones are caused by overactive parathyroid glands.
- No matter what kind of stones you have, we advise:
- Drinking a lot of water if this is the case.
- Having a proper diet that is low in salt/animal protein/calcium - but this depends on the type of stones you have.
Find dieticians - Dietitian/Nutritionists.
Discuss details such as your present/past health, family history of diseases, as well as your current medications & supplements.
For nephrologists - Nephrologists.
Apart from stone composition/location/symptoms produced by them, there's no other criterion to qualify for any treatment mentioned above, but do discuss the risks these surgeries/treatments can carry, and their correction procedures/compensation, as well as experience with past patients and success rate.
For location-specific requirements to find doctors, or any other doubt, do drop us a message anytime you want!
Related Blogs
10 Best Hospitals in Istanbul - Updated 2023
Looking for the best hospital in Istanbul? Here is a compact list for you of the 10 Best Hospitals in Istanbul.
New Drug for Kidney Disease: FDA-Approved CKD Medication
Discover groundbreaking drug innovations for kidney disease. Explore new treatments offering hope for improved management and enhanced quality of life.
New Kidney Disease Drug 2022: FDA-Approved Medication
Unveil the latest breakthrough in kidney disease treatment. Explore innovative drugs offering hope for better management and improved quality of life.
12 Best Kidney Specialist in the World- Updated 2023
Explore renowned kidney specialists worldwide. Access expertise, innovative treatments, and compassionate care for optimal kidney health and well-being.
Emerging Treatments for IgA Nephropathy: Promising Advances
Explore promising therapies for IgA nephropathy. Stay ahead with emerging treatments, paving the way for improved management and a brighter outlook.