Kidney Stones Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys when urine becomes concentrated. They range from grain-sized to large enough to obstruct the urinary tract. CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a urology hospital in Mumbai, evaluates every stone by size, location, and composition before recommending a course of management. Stone formation usually involves more than one contributing factor, so assessment covers diet, health history and urinary tract anatomy. For kidney stone treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai, our team offers clear scheduling, so diagnosis and a treatment plan do not stretch over repeated visits.
Common Kidney Stone Symptoms
Small stones may pass without notice. Larger ones cause these signs:
- Severe pain in the back or side, often spreading to the lower abdomen or groin
- Pain that comes in waves and varies in intensity
- Burning during urination
- Urine that appears pink, red, or brown-tinged
- Nausea and vomiting with the pain
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine, which may indicate infection
- A frequent urge to urinate, passing only small amounts
Pain that interrupts work or sleep, or a stone that blocks urine flow, may call for advanced kidney stone removal in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Common Causes of Kidney Stones
- Inadequate fluid intake, leading to concentrated urine
- Diets high in sodium, animal protein, or oxalate-rich foods
- Family history of kidney stones
- Metabolic conditions affecting calcium, oxalate, or uric acid levels
- Obesity and reduced physical activity
- Urinary tract abnormalities that affect drainage
- Prolonged use of specific medicines or supplements
Long desk hours and low water intake are common contributors, and our kidney stone specialists in Andheri East factor daily routines into both treatment and prevention advice.
Preventing Kidney Stones
Prevention depends on the stone type, though some measures apply broadly:
- Increased fluid intake
keeps urine dilute and reduces crystal formation - Reduced sodium intake
lowers calcium excretion in urine - Moderated animal protein
particularly relevant for uric acid stone formers - Limiting oxalate-rich foods such as spinach and nuts
for calcium oxalate stone formers - Maintaining a healthy weight
obesity is linked to higher recurrence risk - Periodic monitoring
especially after a prior stone or with a family history
Types of Kidney Stones
Diagnosis starts with an ultrasound or CT scan to locate and size the stone. Blood and urine tests then check kidney function and identify what the stone is made of, which shapes prevention afterwards.
- Calcium stones
the most common, usually tied to diet or an underlying metabolic issue - Uric acid stones
linked to dehydration and protein-heavy diets - Struvite stones
tend to follow urinary tract infections - Cystine stones
the rarest, connected to an inherited condition affecting amino acid absorption
Treatment Options for Kidney Stones
Size does most of the deciding. Small stones are often left to pass with extra fluids, pain relief, and medicine that relaxes the ureter. Where a stone is obstructing the tract or the pain persists, a procedure is considered. For most patients, the consultation, scans and blood tests can be completed in a single visit, so the plan is ready sooner.
- Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL)
focused sound waves break the stone into smaller pieces - Ureteroscopy
a thin scope reaches the stone directly to remove or fragment it - Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
reserved for larger, more complicated stones that need a direct surgical route
Kidney stone surgery is decided against the specifics of the stone and the patient, not a fixed protocol.
Kidney Stones Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Time is the main constraint for most working patients, so care is organised around it. Appointments are booked in advance, and consultation, imaging and tests are planned to fit into as few visits as possible. Diagnosis comes first, because imaging and metabolic testing decide whether a stone can pass on its own or needs a procedure. Patients on the conservative path are monitored, and the plan changes if progress stalls. Preventing the next stone is part of the same plan. If persistent flank pain or a flagged stone has been on your mind, arrange an evaluation with the best urologists in Andheri East, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.