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Urine contains many dissolved minerals and salts. When your urine has high levels of these minerals and salts, you can form stones. Kidney stones can start small but can grow larger in size, even filling the inner hollow structures of the kidney. Some stones stay in the kidney, and do not cause any problems. Sometimes, the kidney stone can travel down the ureter, the tube between the kidney and the bladder. If the stone reaches the bladder, it can be passed out of the body in urine. If the stone becomes lodged in the ureter, it blocks the urine flow from that kidney and causes pain.
The kidneys are fist-size organs that handle the body’s fluid and chemical levels. Most people have two kidneys, one on each side of the spine behind the liver, stomach, pancreas and intestines. Healthy kidneys clean waste from the blood and remove it in the urine. They control the levels of sodium, potassium and calcium in the blood.
The kidneys, ureters and bladder are part of your urinary tract. The urinary tract makes, transports, and stores urine in the body. The kidneys make urine from water and your body’s waste. The urine then travels down the ureters into the bladder, where it is stored. Urine leaves your body through the urethra.
Kidney stones form in the kidney. Some stones move from the kidney into the ureter. The ureters are tubes leading from the kidneys to the bladder. If a stone leaves the kidney and gets stuck in the ureter, it is called a ureteral stone.
Kidney stones come in many different types and colors. How you treat them and stop new stones from forming depends on what type of stone you have.
Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone. There are two types of calcium stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. Calcium oxalate is by far the most common type of calcium stone. Some people have too much calcium in their urine, raising their risk of calcium stones. Even with normal amounts of calcium in the urine, calcium stones may form for other reasons.
Uric acid is a waste product that comes from chemical changes in the body. Uric acid crystals do not dissolve well in acidic urine and instead will form a uric acid stone. Having acidic urine may come from:
Struvite stones are not a common type of stone. These stones are related to chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). Some bacteria make the urine less acidic and more basic or alkaline. Magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) stones form in alkaline urine. These stones are often large, with branches, and they often grow very fast.
People who get chronic UTIs, such as those with long-term tubes in their kidneys or bladders, or people with poor bladder emptying due to neurologic disorders (paralysis, multiple sclerosis, and spina bifida) are at the highest risk for developing these stones
Cystine is an amino acid that is in certain foods; it is one of the building blocks of protein. Cystinuria (too much cystine in the urine) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder. It is when the kidneys do not reabsorb cystine from the urine. When high amounts of cystine are in the urine, it causes stones to form. Cystine stones often start to form in childhood.
Dr. Ankit Vaishnav, MCh Urology, is a highly experienced Consultant Urologist, Robotic Surgeon, and Renal Transplant Specialist in Ahmedabad. With 8+ years of expertise and training in advanced kidney stone removal techniques, he provides cutting-edge, minimally invasive, and personalized kidney stone treatment for patients of all ages.
Kidney stones (renal calculi) are hard, crystal-like deposits that form when minerals in urine become concentrated. They can vary in size — from tiny particles to stones as large as a golf ball — and can cause extreme discomfort if left untreated.
Kidney stone treatment is essential if you experience:
Repeated pain in lower back or sides
Blood in urine (pink/red discoloration)
Vomiting or nausea
Frequent or painful urination
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications like hydronephrosis (swollen kidney) or renal failure.
At Dr. Ankit Vaishnav’s clinic, we offer complete diagnostic evaluation to determine the stone’s size, location, and composition:
Ultrasound (USG-KUB)
Non-contrast CT Scan (NCCT-KUB)
Urine and Blood Tests
Stone Analysis for recurrence prevention
Ideal for small to medium stones in the kidney or upper ureter. Done with a flexible ureteroscope and Holmium/ Thulium Laser .
For large stones or staghorn calculi. Involves a small incision in the back to directly remove the stone.
Used for ureteral stones. A thin scope is inserted via the urinary tract to break and remove the stone.
Non-invasive procedure using focused sound waves to break stones into fragments.
Advanced technique that uses high-precision lasers to fragment and remove even the most stubborn stones.
MBBS, MS (Surgery), MCh (Urology) – Trained at India’s leading institutes
Certified robotic and laparoscopic surgeon with precision-expertise.
Advanced diagnostic & surgical technology with latest innovation.
Full metabolic evaluation & stone recurrence prevention
Personalized care, advanced techniques, and excellent outcomes.
Full metabolic evaluation & effective stone recurrence prevention
Comprehensive metabolic evaluation & stone recurrence
Day-care or short-stay procedures with faster recovery.
Dr. Vaishnav treats all types of kidney stones including:
Calcium Oxalate Stones
Uric Acid Stones
Struvite Stones
Cystine Stones
Mixed Stones
Each type has a different cause and treatment approach.
Dr. Vaishnav emphasizes holistic care, even after surgery. His post-treatment services include:
Hydration & Diet Guidance
Lifestyle Modification Counseling
Medications to Prevent Recurrence
Follow-Up Imaging & Urine Tests
Dr. Ankit Vaishnav offers kidney stone treatment at his urology clinic located in Sterling Hospital , Ahmedabad. The facility is well-equipped for day-care laser surgeries and follow-up management.
➡️ No. Most procedures like RIRS and laser surgery are minimally invasive and nearly painless.
➡️ Patients typically resume normal activities within 2–5 days, depending on the procedure.
➡️ With proper diet and follow-up, recurrence can be significantly reduced.
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