Ankur Singh Ankur Singh Asked 5 months ago

How long do you stay in hospital with kidney stones?

I've been diagnosed with kidney stones and might need to be admitted to the hospital. I'm trying to plan my work schedule. How long is the typical hospital stay for someone with kidney stones?

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Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Hospital stay for kidney stones really depends on the size and if surgery is needed. If it's small and can pass naturally, maybe just a day for pain management. For bigger ones requiring lithotripsy or surgery, it could be 2-3 days. Staying hydrated is super important to prevent them, and I've heard lemon water helps too!

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Oh, kidney stones are so painful! Mere chacha ji ko hua tha. He had to stay for 2 days because the pain was really bad and they needed to check if it was passing. We also tried some home remedies like apple cider vinegar and plenty of water, but only after doctor's approval. Don't suffer through the pain, get it checked, doc will tell you the best way forward.

Vivek Rao Vivek Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Hospital stay for kidney stones is usually short-term unless complications arise. If it's a minor procedure or just pain management, you could be out in a day. I track my water intake using an app, and honestly, staying well-hydrated is the best defense against these. If you've had them, maybe track what you eat too, some foods can trigger them.

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Ankit Singh Ankit Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My urologist told me that for small stones (under 5mm) that can pass on their own, hospitalization might just be for a few hours for pain management and hydration, then discharge. If a procedure like ESWL or ureteroscopy is done, it's typically an overnight stay, sometimes two nights. The duration depends heavily on the stone's size, location, and the procedure chosen.

Savita Devi Savita Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, kidney stone ka dard toh bahut bura hota hai. Hamare gaon mein ek budhe baba ko hua tha, unko ek din rakha tha hospital mein dard kam karne ke liye. Phir ghar bhej diya tha. Agar operation hua toh shayad ek do din zyada rehte hain. Paani khoob peena chahiye, aur doctor ki baat sunni chahiye. Apna khayal rakho.

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Sanjay Menon Sanjay Menon Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My son had a small kidney stone last year, he was in the hospital for pain observation for about 12 hours and then discharged with medication. If it's bigger or stuck, they might keep you longer for a procedure. Just make sure the doctors explain everything properly and you have a clear plan for follow-up and prevention. It's tough, but kids are resilient.

Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Meri ek friend ko kidney stone hua tha. Woh 2 din hospital mein rahi thi kyunki unko laser procedure karani padi thi. High BP ke patients ko toh waise bhi bohot dhyan rakhna padta hai apne kidneys ka. Regular checkups karana aur doctor ki advice follow karna bahut zaroori hai. Lifestyle changes bhi karne padte hain.

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