Kidney Stone Treatment in Jalandhar
Kidney stones form when minerals in urine crystallise. A stone moving down the ureter causes one of the worst pains there is — severe, colicky pain in the side spreading to the groin. Small stones usually pass with fluids and medicine; larger ones are broken up without open surgery. Kidney care at Oxford Hospital, Jalandhar, is led by nephrologist Dr. Prateek Kaushal.
Treatment depends on size and position
- Under about 5 mm: usually pass with fluids, pain relief and medicine to relax the ureter
- Up to about 1.5–2 cm: shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) from outside the body, or RIRS — a thin scope and laser through the urinary passage
- Large or complex stones: PCNL, a keyhole procedure through the back
Go to emergency if
- Stone pain comes with fever or chills — an infected, blocked kidney is an emergency
- You cannot pass urine
- Pain is not controlled by painkillers
- You have only one kidney
Preventing the next stone
Drink enough to pass about 2.5 litres of urine a day, cut down on salt and red meat, and keep normal dairy in your diet — dietary calcium lowers the risk of the common calcium-oxalate stone. Lemon and other citrus help. If stones recur, a stone analysis guides specific prevention.
Cost & Cashless Cover
| Procedure | Indicative cost | Cover |
|---|---|---|
| ESWL (shockwave) | ₹15k – ₹25k | PMJAY / Cashless |
| RIRS (laser) | ₹55k – ₹85k | PMJAY / Cashless |
Indicative ranges; your estimate is given before treatment. Cashless under PMJAY, CGHS, ECHS, ESI and empanelled insurers, subject to scheme rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can kidney stones be removed without surgery?
Most can be treated without an open operation. Small stones pass with medicine; larger ones are broken up by shockwaves (ESWL) or laser through a scope (RIRS), neither of which needs a cut.
How long does a stone take to pass?
A stone under 5 mm often passes within two to four weeks. If it hasn't passed by then, is causing repeated pain, or is blocking the kidney, it should be treated.
Does drinking beer help kidney stones?
No. Alcohol dehydrates you, and beer contains purines that can raise uric acid. Water is the best drink for preventing and passing stones.
Is kidney stone treatment cashless?
Cashless under Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY), CGHS, ECHS, ESI and 20+ insurers and TPAs, subject to scheme rules and pre-authorisation.
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