Kidney stones at a Glance
Most common causes
- Low water intake
- High-salt or high-oxalate diet
- Family history
- Recurrent urine infections
- Certain metabolic conditions
When to seek medical attention
- Severe pain in back or side
- Blood in urine
- Pain with fever and chills
- Persistent vomiting
- Difficulty passing urine
Specialist: Dr Akash Adhikari · Urology
What is Kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form inside the kidneys from minerals and salts in the urine. Small stones may pass on their own with plenty of fluids, but larger ones can get stuck and block the flow of urine, causing intense pain known as renal colic. In our climate, where dehydration is common, stones are frequent. Identifying the size and position of a stone decides the treatment, which ranges from increased fluids to minimally invasive procedures.
Common Causes
Low Fluid Intake
- • Concentrated urine
- • Recurrent stones
- • Worse in hot, humid weather
Diet (salt, oxalate, protein)
- • Linked to certain foods
- • Can increase stone risk
Recurrent Urine Infections
- • Repeated infections
- • Certain types of stones form with them
Family History / Metabolic Causes
- • Stones at a young age
- • Repeated stones despite care
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
- ▸ Severe pain in the back, side or lower abdomen
- ▸ Blood in the urine
- ▸ Fever and chills with urinary pain (possible infection)
- ▸ Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
- ▸ Difficulty or inability to pass urine
- ▸ Pain that comes in waves and won't settle
How Doctors Evaluate Kidney stones
Your consultation may include: a detailed history and examination, urine test, blood tests for kidney function, ultrasound of the kidneys and urinary tract, and a CT scan when precise stone location and size are needed. This determines whether the stone can pass naturally or needs a procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kidney stones Care in Guwahati
Patients from Beltola, Six Mile, Khanapara, GS Road, Maligaon, Jalukbari, Lokhra and Dispur can consult our Urology specialist at Healthwrx. Prompt diagnosis and specialist stone care close to home.
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Common Questions
Is kidney stone pain an emergency?
Seek urgent care if pain is severe, comes with fever and chills, persistent vomiting, or you cannot pass urine.
Which doctor treats kidney stones?
A urologist diagnoses and treats kidney and urinary stones.
Can kidney stones come back?
Yes. Stones often recur, which is why prevention through hydration and diet is important.