Kidney Stone Treatment in Ahmedabad
Kidney stones can turn an ordinary day into one filled with sudden, intense pain. The good news is that most kidney stones can be treated effectively when diagnosed at the right time. If you need to consult a Kidney Stone Specialist in Ahmedabad, then Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria offers personalized consultation and latest endoscopic treatment according to the size, position and nature of the stone.
Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria is an expert urologist, andrologist & laparoscopic surgeon having more than 10 years of experience in urology and andrology, focuses on clear communication, evidence-based treatment and choosing the least invasive option appropriate for each patient.
Symptoms of Kidney Stone
A kidney stone may remain unnoticed until it begins moving through the urinary tract. The following are some common symptoms that one should be aware of:
- Pain in the back, side, or lower abdomen area
- Pain or burning sensation while urinating
- Blood in urine
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever and chills
- Urinating frequently
A fever that comes along with urinary problems and is associated with intense pain should be taken seriously as obstruction of the urinary tract due to an infection is a matter of concern.
Pain Management
Pain medicines may provide temporary relief while a small stone passes. However, pain control alone does not treat every stone. Your treatment should be based on imaging, stone size, location and your overall health. A kidney stone doctor in Ahmedabad can decide how best to manage your case by observation, medications, or actively removing the stones.
Drinking Adequate Water
Fluid consumption is essential in kidney stone treatment. It helps to ensure that you maintain good urine flow and could assist in passing small stones that could pass. Your doctor will give you the recommended amount of fluid to consume according to your health status and the nature of your kidney stone.
Medications
There are drugs that may assist some patients in passing their ureteric stones as well as treating the symptoms associated with the stones. Not all the kidney stones can respond to medication; thus, you should only consume your medications under strict medical supervision.
Risk Factors for Kidney Stones
These include the following factors:
- Low fluid consumption
- Repeated urinary tract infections
- Genetics
- Diet and metabolism
Prevention of another stone is equally important as treating the present one. After kidney stone removal in Ahmedabad, the urologist could advice on your diet, fluid consumption, and further testing if needed:
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
ESWL employs shock waves from an external source that focus on a stone in the kidney or urinary tract, causing the stone to break up into smaller pieces.
ESWL is a non-invasive procedure, but that does not make it the automatic best choice for everyone. ESWL is dependent on many variables regarding the stone being treated. Evidence-based urology guidelines recommend selecting treatment according to these factors rather than using one procedure for everyone.
Ureteroscopy
Ureteroscopy allows the urologist to reach the stone through the natural urinary passage using a thin scope. The stone is either completely removed or broken down, sometimes using laser energy without a large cut on the outside.
This is widely used for ureteric and select kidney stones and can provide a very good chance of stone removal in one go. The technique used would depend on your scans and clinical status.
If you are thinking about Kidney Stone Surgery in Ahmedabad, then Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria can help you understand if ureteroscopy, laser treatment or some other option is right for you.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
If you have large or complicated kidney stones, PCNL might be needed. A small cut is made in the back through which the surgeon can find the stone, fragment it and remove it from the kidney.
PCNL is especially important for large stone burdens and complicated stones when other techniques cannot be used. This procedure is carried out under anesthesia, and the period of hospitalization and recovery vary with each patient.
As a Kidney Stone Surgeon in Ahmedabad, Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria helps with various endourological options for stone removal.
Why Opt for Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria for Treating Kidney Stones?
Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria is a Consultant Urologist, Andrologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon with more than 10 years of experience in Urology & Andrology.
What's more, patients can enjoy simplicity in explaining things to them: Understanding the scan results and discussing realistic options for treatment. The practice is based at Excel Hospital in Gota, Ahmedabad.
Rather than promising a fixed success rate or recommending surgery for everyone, the goal is simple: the right treatment for the right stone and the right patient.
Book Your Consultation Today
Kidney stone pain should not be something you simply learn to live with. Whether you need monitoring, ESWL, ureteroscopy, laser treatment or PCNL, getting the diagnosis right is the first step.
Book your free consultation today and discuss your kidney stone with Dr. Vineet Ajitsaria, an experienced Kidney Stone Specialist in Ahmedabad.