Condition guide
What is kidney stone?
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits in the urinary tract. They can cause severe side or back pain, burning urine, blood in urine or repeated urge to pass urine.
Common causes
- Low water intake
- High salt diet
- Family history
- Urine infection
- Certain metabolic conditions
Symptoms to notice
- Severe side pain
- Pain moving to groin
- Burning urine
- Blood in urine
- Nausea or vomiting
Treatment options
Medicines and fluids
Small stones may pass with hydration, pain relief and medicines under medical guidance.
Ureteroscopy or laser
A urologist may remove or fragment stones using a scope and laser in suitable cases.
Shock wave treatment
Some stones can be broken from outside the body depending on size and location.
Recovery guidance
- Drink water as advised
- Take medicines on time
- Strain urine if asked
- Review reports with the urologist
When to seek urgent care
- Fever with pain
- Unable to pass urine
- Uncontrolled vomiting
- Severe persistent pain
- Single kidney history
This page is for awareness and surgery planning support only. A surgeon should confirm the diagnosis and recommend the right treatment.