KIDNEY STONES
A Civil Lines page for stone pain, recurrence, and scans that need a clear treatment decision.
OVERVIEW
Kidney stone pain can arrive suddenly, recur, and make normal work or sleep impossible. A good visit explains whether the stone is likely to pass, whether it is causing blockage or infection, and whether a procedure should be discussed now instead of later.
Civil Lines is a useful location because stone patients sometimes need imaging, urine tests, or treatment planning that is easier when the hospital is nearby.
DOCTOR
Profile summary for first-time visitors.
Consultant Urologist & Andrologist
Civil Lines- and Model Town-based practice covering kidney stones, prostate symptoms, urinary infections, sexual health, and other common urology concerns.
CLINIC INFORMATION
Hours and addresses for this centre.
Room 231, Second Floor, Civil Lines, New Delhi
SYMPTOMS
People usually book when they have severe flank pain, blood in urine, repeated colic, or a stone that has already been seen on a scan. Others book after the same pain keeps returning and the old medicines do not seem to be changing the pattern.
If you are unsure whether the pain is a stone, bring the scan and describe the pain timing. The pattern is often enough to decide what happens next.
CAUSES & RISK FACTORS
When a stone may need a scan, procedure, or urgent review, the Civil Lines setting keeps the plan practical. Patients can move from consultation to next step without a long delay between appointments.
Bring the old reports even if they are not perfect. A forgotten stone size or location can change the recommendation more than people expect.
Useful when pain is ongoing and the scan already exists.
Important when fever or blockage are possible.
Stone size and location matter more than guesswork.
The follow-up should also reduce repeat stones.
DIAGNOSIS
The consultation reviews pain pattern, urine symptoms, fever, hydration, and the scan report. If the stone is likely to pass on its own, that plan may still be reasonable; if not, the next step is discussed clearly.
The best result is not only pain relief today. It is also fewer repeat episodes later because the right stone pathway was chosen now.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Some stones only need hydration guidance and symptom control. Others need laser treatment or RIRS because the stone is too large, stuck, or causing repeated blockage or infection.
The right decision depends on size, location, hardness, symptoms, and kidney drainage, not just the fact that a stone exists.
Only if passage is realistic and the kidney is draining well.
Used when clearance is needed more decisively.
Helpful for stones inside the kidney.
Fluid habits and stone analysis help reduce recurrence.
BENEFITS
Early review reduces the chance that repeated pain turns into repeated emergency visits. It also helps the patient understand whether a procedure is needed or whether a conservative plan is still safe.
A clear decision is often better than several short-term medicines that never answer the main problem.
RECOVERY & FOLLOW-UP
After treatment or observation, follow the hydration and medicine plan exactly as explained. If a stone is cleared, prevention is still important because the next stone starts long before the next pain episode.
Return early if fever, vomiting, blockage, or severe pain appears. Those changes can mean the stone situation is no longer routine.
WHEN TO CONSULT
Life-threatening symptoms need hospital emergency care—not only the next OPD slot.
Book for recurring stone pain, a known stone that has not passed, or a report that leaves you unsure about the next step. Urgent care is needed for fever, vomiting, or inability to pass urine.
Sudden worsening is the clue that you should not wait another day.
FAQS
Answers to common clinical and practical questions about this condition or treatment.
Yes, if it is stuck, infected, or repeatedly painful.
No. Some stones can be watched or managed medically when it is safe.
Sometimes, but CT or other imaging may be needed if the decision depends on size or location.
That usually means the stone story needs a clearer plan, not just more pain medicine.
