Kidney Stone Treatment in Pune by Dr. Irfan Shaikh
Kidney stones are hard deposits of stones made up of acid salts and minerals. They are formed in your kidneys when the excess mineral or acid is not passed out through urine. They may also affect other areas in the urinary tract such as the bladder, urethra, or ureter. Kidney stones are caused due to various reasons. They are of different types and are usually made up of calcium, uric acid, struvite, or cystine.
Small kidney stones can be treated by drinking excess water and taking medication. However, larger stones are treated through surgical procedures. You may need personalized treatment depending upon the size and shape of your kidney stone. In some cases, the small kidney stones may reach your bladders through the ureters which can grow into bladder stones. However, Urolife Clinic, Pune provides the Best Bladder Stone Treatment Services in Pune as well.
Dr. Irfan Shaikh is a Kidney Stone Specialist in Pune and provides all kinds of Kidney Stone Treatment In Pune. With over 11 years of experience in this field, Dr. Irfan Shaikh assures positive results for all his treatments. His Kidney Stone Clinic– Urolife Clinic, Pune aims to provide affordable healthcare solutions. A few factors like age, previous medical history, and current health condition of the patient are considered to begin the treatment.
Symptoms of Kidney Stone
Kidney stones usually cause severe pain at the sides and back. The symptoms start to appear when the stone is present in the ureters.
Some other symptoms include
- Vomiting
- Fever and chills
- Frequent urination
- Urinating in small amounts
- Difficulty urinating
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Nausea
- Blood in urine
- Burning sensation while urinating
Urolife is the best Laser Kidney Stone Clinic for people of all age groups. Please book an appointment with the doctor as soon as you notice any of the symptoms.
Different types of Kidney Stone Treatment
Medicines
In case of small stones (less than 6mm), medicines are given so that it comes out with urine. Medicines such as painkillers and antibiotics are prescribed. These medicines prevent the stones from developing further and control the amount of alkali or acid in the urine. In addition, you’re required to drink lots of water. However, if the pain remains for more than 2 weeks along with other symptoms then it is treated through surgery.
ESWL (Lithotripsy)
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) treats Kidney stones with the help of sound waves. Based on the size and location of the stones, sound waves are sent through the body. It breaks larger stones into smaller ones that can pass through the urine. This treatment lasts for 45 to 60 minutes. It may cause discomfort to nearby organs and bruising at the back or abdomen.
RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) makes use of a viewing tube called a fiberoptic endoscope to perform the surgery. In RIRS, the tube is inserted inside the kidneys through the urethra and the stone is removed. The stone is visible through the scope that is placed inside and is removed via ultrasound, laser, or using small forceps. This surgery leaves no scar on the body. Only a specialist Kidney Stone Doctor in Pune performs this kind of surgery.
PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy or stone extraction)
PCNL is done to treat stones that are larger than 2 cms. The precise location of the kidney stones is figured out by examining your bladder using a telescope and it is mapped using carbon dioxide or x-ray dye. The stone is then accessed directly through the skin using a small needle. A plastic sheath is placed inside the kidney and the stones are broken into small pieces using an instrument. All this is done while clearly looking at the insides through the telescope. These small pieces of stones are extracted on the sheet and are removed from the body. Patients with other health complications are advised to opt for Laser Treatment For Kidney Stone In Pune.
URS (Ureteroscopy)
Ureteroscopy is performed using a ureteroscope to treat the stones lying in the ureter. The instrument is passed into the ureter through the urethra and bladder. This process detects the stones accurately which is then removed using flexible forceps. It takes about 30 – 120 minutes to perform the surgery. After surgery, the pain in the kidneys, back, sides of the abdomen lasts for about 24 to 48 hours.
Open surgery
Open surgery is done in severe circumstances when there’s no other way left to treat kidney stones. With so much advancement in medical technology, it’s better to avoid open surgery. As it comes with so many disadvantages like a big scar, weakening of the body, or excessive medication.
Dr. Irfan Shaikh – Kidney Stone Specialist in Pune
Dr. Irfan Shaikh
Consultant Urologist & Uro Surgeon (MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery), M.Ch. Urology), is one of the Top Urologists In Pune
Dr. Irfan Shaikh – Consultant Urologist & Uro Surgeon (MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery), M.Ch. Urology), is one of the Best Kidney Stone Specialist In Pune. A gold medalist in the department of Urology, Dr. Irfan Shaikh specializes in Kidney Stone Treatment. He has finished his education from one of the top colleges with MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital in Pune and MS in general surgery from PGI, Chandigarh. Moreover, he has also done M.Ch in Urology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital. Having so many degrees from prestigious institutes, Dr. Irfan Shaikh ensures to treat his patients with all the knowledge that he has accumulated over the years.
Urolife provides you all kinds of Urological Treatment Services such as Kidney Stones Treatment, Bladder Stones Treatment, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Kidney Cancer Treatment, and Urinary Tract Infection Treatment, RIRS Surgery and PCNL Surgery for Kidney Stone Removal and Andrological Treatment Services such as Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, Sexology Therapy, Penile Enlargement Services, and Premature Ejaculation Treatment, Varicocele Surgery.
FAQ’s
Medical science has advanced considerably particularly in the last decade. These advances have greatly improved our understanding of the course of the stone disease and the management of this ailment has undergone revolutionary changes. This knowledge has further been helpful in the prevention and treatment of stone disease.
Various factors play a role in the formation of kidney stones in a susceptible individual. These factors are diet, water intake, urinary output, climate, occupation, and heredity, radical, and family background.
- Diet- Ingestion of excessive amounts of calcium, oxalates, purines (uric acid), phosphates, and other elements often results in excessive excretion of these components in the urine. The stone formation can be precipitated by a high intake of calcium in the form of milk, ice creams, cheese, chocolates, cocoa, calcium-containing drugs, or vitamin D.
- Water Intake and Urinary Output- It has been well established that increased water intake and increased urinary output decrease the incidence of urinary stones in patients predisposed to the disease.
- Climate- High environmental temperature increases sweating, which may result in increased concentration of urine. This hyper concentration may contribute to stone formation.
- Occupation- The stone disease is more likely to be found in individuals with sedentary occupations like professionals and managerial class rather than unskilled and partly skilled laborers.
- Genetic Disorders- Like Gout, Cystinuria, primary Oxaluria, metabolic disorders like a bowl, endocrine, and kidney problems that increase blood and urine calcium and oxalates can promote the tendency for stone formation. Other rarer conditions like rickets, hyperparathyroidism, and demineralization of bone may lead to stone formation.
- Obstruction and Infection- Due to stricture or enlarged prostate may cause stagnation of urine leading to stone formation. Chronic infection in the kidney may also allow stone formation around the debris in the urine.
In stone belts, where the disease is endemic, it is the hot dry climate and the high content of calcium in the hard water and in the food grown in the soil that leads to stone formation. In areas where this disease is not endemic, in most cases, no cause can be detected and it may be the tendency of the kidneys in the individual to form urine of high calcium or urate content. In some, it may be due to a period of negligence in the intake of adequate fluids worsened by excessive sweating.
Stones form due to many reasons
Common causes of the stone formation are:
- Supersaturation of urine decreases intakes of water and or hot environmental conditions where there is the loss of body fluid in the atmosphere by perspiration, and in breathing.
- Urine infection where crystals deposit themselves on and around the infection-causing organism and the stone grows over the period in the supersaturated urine.
- Diet rich in oxalates, Uric acid, can increase the incidence of stone formation.
- Functional or structural obstruction of the urinary system can precipitate the stone formation. Like Pelviureteric junction obstruction, Ectopic kidney, Horseshoe kidney.
The presentation of symptoms depends upon the location, size, and shape of the stone. Many times they are symptom-free. They are called silent stones. Common symptoms are as follows:
- Sudden, severe pain- starting in the flanks and moving towards groins. Typically, described as ureteric colic and loin to groin pain
- Nausea and Vomiting.
- Blood in Urine.
- Increased Urinary frequency.
- Burning sensation on passing urine.
- Infection in Urine.
- People who tend to form stones have certain factors in common.
- Those who stay in the hot environmental condition, such as tropical areas.
- Positive family history of the stone disease in first blood relation.
- Decreases fluid intake, which reduces urine output, and forms supersaturated urine.
Yes. Water helps in flushing out the stones. But fortunately, not all stones, stones which are in the size range of 3-6 mm can be passed out with the increased intake of the water
If you find a stone, bring it to your doctor for analysis. The type of stone you have will determine the diet and prevention program your doctor recommends. You may need additional tests and X-rays in the future to ensure that new stones do not form.
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Testimonials
It was my 2012 when I was detected with kidney stones. Since, then I had 3 recurrences, 5 surgeries, and 2 times incomplete stone clearance. It was 6th time, I was about to go under the knife. I was totally frustrated & fed up with the hospital smell. This time, I wanted a solid solution with 100% assurance of clearance. I consulted at least 5-6 doctors before choosing one. Many of them were unsure of results, as I have a tendency for recurrence. So, in the process, I met Dr. Shaikh with reports. I was expecting the same words. But, I didn’t have a chance. He was quite sure about stone clearance. I felt relaxed & happy, as there was the hope of a solution. Then, after thorough consultation and planning, He operated on me. At end of the surgery, I had 3 things, 10 mm stone, 100% stone clearance, and Happy life. I thank Dr. Irfan from bottom of my heart. He was like an angel to me. It now 2 years from my last surgery, I living a pain-free life. I will definitely recommend any kidney stone patient who is suffering from stone. Thank you
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During my 2nd pregnancy, suddenly, I started feeling back pain. At the start, it was mild, so I ignored it. But, with time, It was growing. It was making me restless. I met my gynac, she predicted, it might be stone. & her worry was true. 6mm stone in Kidney. I visited 2 kidney stone specialist, but couldn’t found them satisfactory. I met Dr. Shaikh, in Bharati Hospital. He listened to me carefully & Complete. He suggested to me some good routine and plan to operate my stone, as it was not possible to operate during pregnancy. His plan & routine made my pain & life bearable. Immediately, after delivery, I underwent surgery & found a grown stone of 8 mm. It was a huge relief. I really appreciate Dr. Shaikh for his understanding, behavior & skills. Thank you doctor for saving me from horrible pain & restless life.