Kidney, ureter & bladder stones
Kidney and urinary stone care, clearly planned
Specialist evaluation for suspected or recurrent urinary stones, with decisions guided by stone location, size, symptoms, urine flow, infection risk and kidney function.
- Reports reviewed in context
- Individual treatment planning
- Follow-up guidance
When to consult
Concerns a stone-care review can explore
These concerns can have more than one cause. A consultation helps organise the history, reports and next appropriate step rather than relying on self-diagnosis.
Side, back or groin pain
Pain that comes and goes, changes position or has prompted an earlier scan or urgent visit.
Urinary changes or blood in urine
Burning, frequent urination, difficulty passing urine or visible or test-detected blood in urine.
Known, recurrent or scan-detected stones
Review of a reported kidney, ureter or bladder stone, including repeated episodes or an unexpected scan finding.
Prevention and follow-up questions
Review after a previous stone, including whether further analysis or prevention planning may be appropriate.
Consultation pathway
From symptoms and scans to an individual plan
Each step is guided by the clinical findings and the information already available.
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Clinical review
Understand the full stone history
Discuss current symptoms, previous episodes, medicines, infections, other health conditions and available reports. - 02
Appropriate testing
Clarify what needs to be known
Urine, blood or imaging tests may be discussed when they can clarify position, blockage, infection risk or kidney function. - 03
Shared plan
Compare the suitable next steps
Observation, supportive care, a procedure discussion or follow-up planning is explained in the context of individual findings.
Care decisions
Treatment depends on the individual stone
Not every urinary stone requires a procedure. The recommendation depends on findings such as stone size and location, symptoms, urine flow, infection risk, kidney function and the likelihood of safe passage.
When an intervention is being considered, its expected purpose, alternatives, recovery needs and important limitations should be discussed before a decision is made.
Your urology specialist
Dr. Darga Shanti Laxmi
Consultant Urologist & Female Urologist
Focused assessment of kidney, ureter and bladder stones, with available reports reviewed alongside symptoms and options discussed according to individual findings.
Why choose SHIVA Uro & Gastro for stone care
Stone-specific review, matched to the findings
Symptoms and available scans are considered together before deciding whether observation, further testing or a procedure discussion is appropriate.
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Review the whole stone picture
Size, location, blockage, infection risk and symptoms are considered together.02
Use tests purposefully
Existing reports are reviewed first, with additional testing discussed only when clinically useful.03
Plan beyond the immediate episode
Follow-up and prevention guidance can be tailored to stone history and relevant results.Common questions
Kidney and urinary stone FAQs
These answers are general and cannot determine which option is right for an individual patient.
Browse all patient FAQsDoes every urinary stone need surgery?
No. Some stones can be observed or may pass without an operation, while others need intervention. Size, location, symptoms, blockage and infection risk all matter.
Which tests may be discussed?
The doctor may review existing imaging and consider urine, blood or further imaging tests when clinically indicated.
Can stones come back?
Recurrence is possible. Prevention guidance should be based on the stone history, relevant test results and individual health needs.
Can I book if I already have a scan report?
Yes. Bring the written report and, if available, the scan images so they can be reviewed with your symptoms and history.
Plan the next step
Request a stone-care consultation
Contact SHIVA Uro & Gastro to confirm the appropriate appointment pathway and current clinic availability.