Kidney Stone Clinic in Ahmedabad — Expert Diagnosis, Treatment & Removal by Dr. Prarthan Joshi
Kidney stones are among the most painful urological conditions a person can experience — and one of the most common. India’s hot climate and dietary patterns make kidney stone disease exceptionally prevalent, with Ahmedabad ranking among the highest-burden cities. 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.
Understanding Kidney Stones
Kidney stones form when minerals in the urine become concentrated and crystallise within the kidney. The most common types are calcium oxalate stones, followed by uric acid and struvite stones. Stone formation is driven by chronic dehydration, high-salt and high-oxalate diets, metabolic conditions, and genetic predisposition.
Not all kidney stones cause pain. Many — particularly smaller ones — are discovered incidentally on scans done for other reasons. Whether painful or silent, every kidney stone deserves proper evaluation to determine the best management approach.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
- Sudden, severe flank or lower back pain (renal colic)
- Pain radiating to the groin or inner thigh
- Blood in the urine (haematuria) — pink, red, or brown
- Nausea and vomiting during a stone episode
- Burning during urination if the stone is near the bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
Kidney Stone Treatment Options in Ahmedabad
The best treatment for a kidney stone depends on its size, location, composition, and the patient’s kidney function. At the Kidney Stone Removal Clinic in Ahmedabad, Dr. Prarthan Joshi offers:
- Conservative management — increased hydration and alpha-blockers for stones under 5mm
- ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) — non-invasive sound wave fragmentation for suitable stones
- URS (Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy) — endoscopic stone destruction and removal via the natural urinary passage
- PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) — 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 experience a second stone within 5 years without targeted prevention. Dr. Joshi offers a comprehensive metabolic evaluation after a first stone — identifying the specific dietary, metabolic, and lifestyle factors driving your individual risk, and providing a personalised prevention plan that can reduce recurrence by over 50%.
Book Your Kidney Stone Consultation
If you are experiencing kidney stone symptoms or have been told you have a stone on imaging, do not delay evaluation. Contact Dr. Prarthan Joshi at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, for expert kidney stone treatment in Ahmedabad today.
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