Kidney Stones Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Kidney stones are hard lumps made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can be as small as a grain of sand or large enough to block the tube that carries urine (the ureter). CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a urology hospital in Mumbai, treats stones of every size. Our doctors check the size, position and make-up of each stone before choosing a plan. Several habits and health factors can cause stones, and often more than one is involved. For kidney stone treatment in Kurla, Mumbai, our team offers tests, medicines and procedures in one place, and our helpdesk explains insurance and cashless steps before admission.
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones
Not every stone gives a warning. Small ones may pass without being noticed, while bigger ones cause sharp, cramping pain as they move. Watch for these signs:
- Severe pain in the back or side that can spread to the lower belly or groin
- Pain that comes in waves and keeps changing in strength
- Burning while passing urine
- Urine that looks pink, red or brown
- Nausea and vomiting along with the pain
- Cloudy or bad-smelling urine, which can point to an infection
- A frequent urge to pass urine, but only small amounts each time
A stone that blocks the flow of urine may need advanced kidney stone removal in Kurla, Mumbai, so pain that does not settle should be checked early.
Why Kidney Stones Form
Stones form when urine becomes too concentrated, and crystals stick together over time. Common causes include:
- Drinking too little water
- Food high in salt, animal protein, or oxalate (a natural substance found in some vegetables and nuts)
- A family history of stones
- Conditions that change calcium, oxalate, or uric acid levels in the body
- Excess weight and little physical activity
- Problems in the urinary tract that slow drainage
- Long use of certain medicines or supplements
Our kidney stone specialists in Kurla look for these causes in every patient, because treating the cause lowers the chance of another stone.
How Stones Are Found and What They Are Made Of
Diagnosis starts with an ultrasound or CT scan (a detailed X-ray scan) to show where the stone is and how big it is. Blood and urine tests then check how well the kidneys work and what the stone is made of. This matters because each type has a different cause, and that changes how the next stone is prevented.
- Calcium stones
the most common type, often linked to diet or a body chemistry problem - Uric acid stones
linked to dehydration and a diet heavy in meat - Struvite stones
usually follow urine infections - Cystine stones
the rarest, linked to an inherited condition
Preventing Kidney Stones
Prevention depends on the type of stone, but a few steps help most people:
- Drink more water
keeps urine dilute so crystals do not form - Eat less salt
lowers the calcium passed in urine - Cut down on animal protein
especially useful for uric acid stones - Limit oxalate-rich foods such as spinach and nuts
for people who form calcium oxalate stones - Keep a healthy weight
extra weight raises the risk of stones returning - Go for regular check-ups
important after a first stone or with a family history
Treatment Options for Kidney Stones
Size mostly decides the treatment. Small stones often pass on their own with extra water, pain relief, and medicine that relaxes the ureter. A procedure is needed when a stone blocks urine flow or the pain does not ease.
- Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL)
sound waves from outside the body break the stone into small pieces that pass in urine - Ureteroscopy
a thin scope reaches the stone through the urine passage to remove it or break it up - Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
a small cut in the back gives direct access to large or difficult stones
Kidney stone surgery is chosen after looking at the stone and the patient, not through a fixed routine. Many people who form one stone form another, so prevention is part of treatment.
Kidney Stones Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Patients often need several visits for scans, procedures and reviews, so access and clarity matter. Our team explains costs, insurance and cashless steps before admission, so there are no surprises later.
Everything begins with the right diagnosis. Imaging and urine and blood tests decide whether a stone can pass on its own or needs a procedure. Patients on the medicine route are watched for stone movement and pain, and the plan changes if things stall. Prevention advice is given as part of the same plan. If you have lasting pain in the side or a stone already seen on a scan, book an evaluation with the best urologists in Kurla, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.