Batra Hospital
Plot No-1, Mehrauli - Badarpur Rd, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Delhi,
Dr A's Clinic
B-104, Ground Floor, Chittaranjan, Delhi
Ace Medics.
C -18. Basement. C Block Market. Vasant Vihar, Delhi
Email- dirnephro@gmail.com
ProF. (Dr) D Mukherjee
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Nephrology), MIAMS,
FICP, FISOT, FISN, FASN
Fellow Indian Society Of Nephrology
Fellow Indian Society Of Organ Transplant
Fellow Indian College Of Physicians
Fellow American Society Of Nephrology
Senior Consultant Internal Medicine, Nephrology & Renal Transplant
Director & HOD, Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Batra Hospital, Delhi
Kidney Stone
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together.
Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage. Depending on your situation, you may need nothing more than to take pain medication and drink lots of water to pass a kidney stone. In other instances, surgery may be needed. Your doctor may recommend preventive treatment to reduce your risk of recurrent kidney stones if you’re at increased risk of developing them again.
Symptoms
- Severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs
- Pain that spreads to the lower abdomen and groin
- Pain that comes in waves and fluctuates in intensity
- Pain on urination
- Pink, red or brown urine
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Persistent urge to urinate
- Urinating more often than usual
- Fever and chills if an infection is present
Pain caused by a kidney stone may change — for instance, shifting to a different location or increasing in intensity — as the stone
moves through your urinary tract.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms that worry you.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Pain so severe that you can’t sit still or find a comfortable position
- Pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting
- Pain accompanied by fever and chills
- Blood in your urine
- Difficulty passing urine
Request a Consultation