Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Asked 5 months ago

What doctor treats kidney stones?

My father has been having severe pain recently, and the local doctor said it might be kidney stones. We are trying to find a specialist for him. Could you tell me what kind of doctor deals with this?

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Harish Gupta Harish Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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For kidney stones, you need to visit a urologist. If the stone is very small, they might just ask you to drink plenty of water and give some medicine to help pass it naturally.

Rohan Khanna Rohan Khanna Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

A urologist will treat this. When I had a small stone, my doctor told me to cut down on spinach and excessive salt. It was hard to skip my favorite palak paneer, but drinking lots of water saved the day!

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

A urologist is the specialist you need to see. Just like I do regular blood tests to keep my thyroid in check, you should get an ultrasound done and follow up with the doctor to monitor the stone size.

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Consult a neurologist

Anil Wagle Anil Wagle Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please consult a urologist as soon as possible. Kidney stones can sometimes block the urine flow and cause severe infections or kidney damage, so it is safer to get a professional diagnosis early.

Shyam Sundar Shyam Sundar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I ignored a dull ache in my back for weeks thinking it was just gas, until I had to be rushed to the ER in intense pain. Please see a urologist immediately and get an ultrasound done before the pain gets unbearable.

Vikas Yadav Vikas Yadav Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Urologist ke paas jana padega, haan. Woh stone ka size check karke batayenge ki medicine se niklega ya koi small procedure chahiye. Paani khoob piyo, ignore mat karna na.

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Meenakshi Jain Meenakshi Jain Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

You should see a urologist for kidney stones. Be careful with your diet and avoid sugary drinks or high-sodium foods, as they can worsen both kidney stone formation and your blood sugar levels.

Kalyanaraman S. Kalyanaraman S. Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Consult a urologist for proper care. Since kidney health and blood pressure are closely connected, keeping your BP monitored and drinking adequate water is very important when dealing with kidney stones.

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