Kidney Stones
Advanced laser treatments and prevention care.
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can cause severe pain when they move through the urinary tract. Treatment depends on the size, type, and location of the stone.
Types
Calcium Oxide (80%)
Most common type, formed from calcium and oxalate
Uric Acid (10%)
Formed from uric acid, common in gout patients
Struvite (5%)
Associated with urinary tract infections
Cystine (2%)
Rare, caused by genetic disorder
Symptoms to Watch For
Severe flank pain (renal colic)
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Nausea and vomiting
Painful urination
Frequent urination
Fever and chills (if infection present)
Treatment Options
Hydration and pain management for small stones
Medical expulsive therapy (alpha blockers)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large stones
Surgical intervention for very large stones
When to See Dr. Rajesh Goel for Kidney Stones
Schedule an Immediate Consultation If You Experience:
- Severe flank or back pain that doesn't improve
- Blood in urine (hematuria)
- Painful or burning urination
- Fever with chills (sign of infection)
- Nausea and vomiting with pain
Risk Factors
You may be at higher risk for kidney stones if you have:
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- Family history of kidney disease
- Obesity or metabolic syndrome
- Age over 60 years
- History of cardiovascular disease
- Long-term use of NSAIDs or certain medications
- Recurrent kidney infections
Dr. Goel's Diagnostic Approach
Dr. Rajesh Goel uses advanced diagnostic tools including:
- Comprehensive blood work (creatinine, BUN, electrolytes)
- Urinalysis and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- Kidney ultrasound and Doppler studies
- GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) assessment
- Kidney biopsy when indicated
- CT scan for complex cases
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Why Patients Trust Dr. Rajesh Goel
- 20+ years of specialized nephrology experience
- DM Nephrology from a premier medical institute
- Treated 10,000+ kidney patients successfully
- Advanced fellowship in kidney transplantation
- Multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities
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