What is Kidney Stone Management?

Kidney Stone Management refers to the medical approach used to diagnose, treat, and prevent kidney stones — hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys. These stones can vary in size and may cause pain, urinary blockage, or even kidney damage if not treated properly.

The management process begins with identifying the type and underlying cause of the stone, such as calcium, uric acid, or oxalate accumulation. It also involves relieving symptoms like severe pain or urinary discomfort, followed by helping the stone pass naturally or removing it through medical procedures when necessary. Long-term prevention focuses on lifestyle changes, including improved hydration, dietary modifications, and the use of specific medications to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones

• Severe pain in the back, side, lower abdomen, or groin (renal colic)

• Burning sensation during urination

• Frequent urge to urinate

• Blood in urine (hematuria)

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fever and chills (if infection is present)

• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

Some small stones may pass unnoticed, while others can cause intense pain and blockages in the urinary tract.

What is the Treatment?

Conservative Management

• Increased fluid intake to help flush out small stones

• Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medications

• Medications to relax the urinary tract and aid stone passage

Medical Expulsion Therapy

• Use of alpha-blockers or calcium channel blockers to help pass stones naturally

• Medications to dissolve uric acid stones

Interventional Procedures (done in collaboration with urologists, when required)

• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): Non-invasive breaking of stones using sound waves

• Ureteroscopy (URS): Endoscopic removal of stones from the ureter

• Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): Removal of larger or complex kidney stones through a small skin incision

Preventive Care

• Stone analysis to determine cause

• Personalized dietary and fluid recommendations

• Medications to control underlying conditions (e.g., hyperparathyroidism, high uric acid)

• Long-term follow-up to prevent recurrence

Why Choose Dr. Avinandan Banerjee for Kidney Stone Management?

As a trained Nephrologist, Dr. Banerjee combines expert knowledge of kidney function with advanced diagnostic tools to offer safe, precise, and long-term solutions for kidney stone care. His approach is patient-focused, minimally invasive, and preventive-driven—helping you not only get rid of stones but also avoid them in the future.