Kidney Stone Clinic in Ahmedabad — Expert Diagnosis, Treatment & Removal by Dr. Prarthan Joshi
Kidney stones are among the most painful urological conditions — and one of the most common, particularly in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat where heat and dietary patterns significantly increase stone risk. At Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, the Kidney Stone Clinic led by Dr. Prarthan Joshi — M.S., M.Ch. (Urology) — offers same-day evaluation, advanced diagnostics, and the complete range of minimally invasive stone removal procedures.
What Causes Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones form when minerals in the urine become concentrated and crystallise. The most common types are calcium oxalate, uric acid, and struvite stones. Key drivers include chronic dehydration, high-salt and high-oxalate diets, metabolic conditions, and genetic factors. India’s Stone Belt status — with Ahmedabad among the highest-burden cities — makes regular kidney health evaluation particularly important.
Symptoms
- Sudden severe flank or lower back pain (renal colic)
- Pain radiating to the groin or inner thigh
- Blood in urine — pink, red, or brown
- Nausea and vomiting during a stone episode
- Burning during urination when the stone is near the bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
Treatment Options at the Kidney Stone Removal Clinic in Ahmedabad
- Conservative management — increased hydration and alpha-blockers for stones under 5mm
- ESWL — non-invasive shock wave fragmentation for suitable stones
- URS with Laser Lithotripsy — endoscopic stone destruction through the natural urinary passage
- PCNL — keyhole access directly into the kidney for large or complex stones
- Mini-PCNL and Micro-PCNL — ultra-minimally invasive techniques for selected stones
Prevention — Stopping the Next Stone
Half of all kidney stone patients get another stone within 5 years without targeted prevention. After a first stone, a full metabolic evaluation identifies your specific dietary, metabolic, and lifestyle risk — and a personalised prevention plan can reduce recurrence by over 50%. Stones can also lead to urinary retention if left untreated. Patients with associated kidney concerns may also benefit from review at our kidney transplant centre in Ahmedabad.
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