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Urology · Kidney & Urinary Care
Kidney Stone Treatment in Ghaziabad, fast relief, lasting prevention.
Sudden severe pain in your side or back, blood in urine, or burning when you pass urine? Kidney stones are very treatable. Many pass with medicines, and larger stones can be removed without open surgery.
- M.Ch Urologist
- Ultrasound & lab in-hospital
- 24×7 emergency for stone pain
Small stonesoften pass with medicines
No open surgeryfor most stones
What is a kidney stone?
A kidney stone (pathri) is a hard deposit of minerals that forms in the kidney. Small stones may pass unnoticed, but a stone moving down the tube to the bladder (ureter) can cause severe pain, blood in urine and vomiting. Treatment depends on the stone’s size and location: medicines and fluids for small stones, and endoscopic procedures for larger ones.
Typical pain: sudden, severe, in the side or back, spreading to the groin.
Diagnosis: urine test, ultrasound and often a CT scan (KUB).
Prevention: enough water every day is the single biggest step.
Symptoms of kidney stones
Pain like no other,
and other signs to know.
Some stones cause no symptoms until they move. These are the signs that something needs checking.
Pain spreading to the groin
Pain moves to the lower tummy or groin as the stone travels.
Blood in urine
Pink, red or brown urine, or blood seen only in a test.
Burning urination
Pain or burning when passing urine.
Frequent urge
Needing to pass urine often, in small amounts.
Nausea & vomiting
Often comes with severe stone pain.
Cloudy or smelly urine
Can mean an infection along with the stone.
Fever & chills
With stone pain, this is an emergency and needs care straight away.
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Pregnant, with only one kidney, or a kidney transplant? Any suspected stone pain needs prompt medical attention. Don’t wait to see if it passes.
Why not wait it out
A stuck stone can quietly harm the kidney.
Even when pain settles, a stone can stay stuck and block urine flow. That's why follow-up scans matter.
The good news: with timely treatment and simple prevention habits, most people avoid complications and reduce repeat stones.
- Blockage and swelling of the kidney
- Serious urine infection
- Gradual loss of kidney function
- Repeat stones, which are common without prevention
- Overuse of painkillers
How we diagnose kidney stones
Size and location
decide the treatment.
Tests are done at the hospital so treatment can start quickly.
Consultation & pain relief
If you're in pain, we treat that first, then review your symptoms and history.
Urine & blood tests
Check for blood, infection, kidney function, calcium and uric acid.
Ultrasound
Shows stones and any swelling of the kidney, quickly and without radiation.
CT scan (KUB)
When needed, gives the exact size and position to plan treatment.
Rough size guide: stones under about 5 mm often pass on their own with fluids and medicines. Larger stones, or stones causing infection, blockage or constant pain, usually need a procedure. Your urologist will advise based on your scan.
Treatment options
From medicines to
laser stone removal.
Most procedures use thin telescopes through natural passages or a tiny keyhole, with no large cuts.
Helping a small stone pass
For small stones without infection or blockage.
- Pain reliefMedicines to control pain and spasm
- Medicines to relax the ureterCan help the stone pass faster
- Plenty of fluidsAs advised by your doctor
- Follow-up scanTo confirm the stone has passed
Good to know
Strain your urineCatching the stone helps find its type.
Usually takes days to weeksReturn sooner if pain, fever or vomiting worsens.
Ureteroscopy (URSL) for ureter stones
For stones stuck in the ureter, the tube between kidney and bladder.
- No cutsA thin scope goes up through the urinary passage
- Laser stone breakingThe stone is broken and removed
- Temporary stentA soft tube may be placed for a few weeks
- Short stayOften one night in hospital
Good to know
Stent removalA short follow-up procedure, done as a day case.
RIRS for stones inside the kidney
Retrograde intrarenal surgery reaches kidney stones with a flexible scope.
- No cutsA flexible scope reaches inside the kidney
- Laser stone dustingStones are broken into fine fragments
- Suitable for many medium stonesYour urologist will advise
- Quick recoveryMost people return to work within days
Before you decide
Ask about suitabilityStone size, hardness and kidney anatomy all matter.
PCNL for large stones
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy treats large kidney stones through a small keyhole in the back.
- Keyhole accessA small cut of about 1 cm into the kidney
- Large stones removedIncluding big or branched stones
- Hospital stayUsually a few days
- Follow-up scanTo check that all fragments are cleared
Good to know
Prevention mattersLarge stones often mean a strong tendency to form stones.
The right procedure depends on your scan and health. Your urologist will explain the options and confirm what's suitable and available.
Prevent the next stone
Habits that keep
stones from coming back.
Without prevention, stones often return within a few years. These steps make a real difference.
Drink enough water
- Aim for 2.5–3 litres a day unless told otherwise
- More in summer and after exercise
- Your urine should look pale yellow
- Nimbu pani or coconut water can help
Eat smart
- Cut down salt, pickles and packaged snacks
- Don't avoid milk or curd unless advised
- Limit very high-oxalate foods in excess
- Moderate red meat and very high-protein diets
Know your stone
- Strain urine to catch a passed stone
- Stone analysis shows its type
- Blood and urine tests if stones recur
- Follow-up scans as advised
Who you’ll see
Stone care by an M.Ch urologist.
From emergency pain relief to laser procedures and prevention, your treatment is planned by a specialist urologist.
- Super-specialist in urology (M.Ch)
- Ultrasound and lab tests in-hospital
- Prevention advice to reduce repeat stones
Urology
Dr. Kuldeep Aggarwal
MBBS, MS (Surgery), M.Ch (Urology)
Focus: Kidney stones, prostate, urinary problems
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Urology
Dr. Kuldeep Aggarwal
MBBS, MS (Surgery), M.Ch (Urology)
OPD timingsTimings vary. Call to confirm
LanguagesHindi, English
Dr. Kuldeep Aggarwal is a urologist with an M.Ch in Urology, a super-speciality qualification. He treats kidney stones, prostate problems and other urinary conditions, including with endoscopic procedures.
Areas of expertise
- Kidney & ureter stones
- Prostate enlargement
- Urinary tract infections
- Endourology
Conditions treated
- Kidney stones
- BPH (enlarged prostate)
- Recurrent UTI
- Blood in urine
Procedures & services
- URSL
- RIRS
- PCNL
- TURP
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Plan your visit
What to bring and
what it costs.
What to bring
- Any previous ultrasound or CT scan reports and films
- Urine and blood test reports
- List of medicines you take
- The stone, if you passed one
- ID and insurance card
In severe pain? Come to emergency first. Reports can follow.
What affects the cost
Your total depends on:
- Consultation and tests
- Ultrasound and CT scan, if needed
- The procedure needed (URSL, RIRS or PCNL)
- Hospital stay, stent removal, and insurance cover
Book a routine visitStone found on a scan without symptoms, or a past history of stones.
See a doctor todaySevere side pain, blood in urine, or vomiting.
Go to emergencyFever with pain, unable to pass urine, or non-stop vomiting.
Myth vs fact
Kidney stone myths
worth clearing up.
MythBeer helps flush out kidney stones.
FactAlcohol dehydrates you. Water is the safest choice.
MythAvoid all milk and calcium if you have stones.
FactNormal calcium from food can actually reduce some stones. Follow your doctor's advice.
MythIf the pain stops, the stone has passed.
FactA stone can still be stuck. A follow-up scan confirms it.
MythStone removal always needs a big operation.
FactMost stones are treated with scopes or keyhole surgery, with no large cuts.
FAQs
Questions about
kidney stones.
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Ask a questionCan kidney stones pass on their own?
Many small stones, usually under about 5 mm, pass on their own with fluids and medicines over days to weeks. Larger stones or those causing infection, blockage or constant pain usually need a procedure.
What is the best treatment for kidney stones?
It depends on the stone's size, location and your health. Options include medicines, ureteroscopy (URSL), RIRS for kidney stones and PCNL for large stones. Your urologist will advise after a scan.
Is laser treatment for kidney stones painful?
Laser procedures are done under anaesthesia, so you don't feel the procedure. There may be mild discomfort afterwards, especially if a stent is placed.
How much water should I drink to prevent stones?
Most adults should aim for about 2.5–3 litres a day, enough to keep urine pale yellow, unless your doctor has advised a fluid limit for another condition.
When is kidney stone pain an emergency?
Go to emergency if you have fever or chills with stone pain, can't pass urine, have non-stop vomiting, or are pregnant or have only one kidney.
Will kidney stones come back?
Stones often recur without prevention. Drinking enough water, eating less salt, and following advice based on your stone type greatly lowers the risk.
Related care
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Get relief from stone pain and stop it coming back.
Book a consultation with our urologist at SR Hospital, Khora Colony, near Noida Sector 62, or come to emergency for severe pain.
Medically reviewed by: Urology team, SR HospitalLast updated: 8 October 2026For information only. Not a substitute for medical advice.