Kidney stones — the definitive guide.
Kidney stones are common, painful and completely treatable. This guide explains why they form, how modern urology removes them, and how to make sure they do not come back.
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Overview
A kidney stone is a hard crystal that forms when concentrated urine allows minerals to bond together. Small stones may pass on their own; larger ones need to be broken up or removed. Untreated, they can cause severe pain, infection and even kidney damage — but with modern endoscopic care, most patients go home within 24–48 hours.
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Conservative (small stones)
Fluids, pain relief and medical expulsive therapy — appropriate for stones under 5 mm with a clear path.
Ureteroscopy (URS) + Laser
A slim endoscope reaches the stone and holmium laser dust it into fine particles. Day-care procedure, no external cuts.
PCNL (percutaneous)
For larger stones (> 2 cm), a small tract into the kidney allows complete clearance in a single sitting.
Shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Non-invasive shock waves fragment select stones without any anaesthesia.
Prevention
Frequently asked
Don't wait if symptoms persist.
If you notice worsening pain, blood in the urine, fever, or symptoms that disrupt sleep or intimacy — book a consultation. Early evaluation almost always means a simpler treatment.
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