Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Asked 4 months ago

What does a urologist do for kidney stones?

My father is suffering from severe kidney stones again. He's already had surgery once, but they keep recurring. What all options does a urologist typically consider or do for recurring kidney stones, apart from surgery?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, I was actually researching this too! From what I understand, a urologist is like the specialist for all things urinary system, including kidney stones. They help figure out what kind of stone you have and then decide if you need meds to pass it, or if it's too big and needs a procedure like lithotripsy or surgery to break it up. Pretty intense stuff.

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined May 2026 4 months ago

A urologist for kidney stones? They're basically the bouncers of your urinary system. If a stone is trying to sneak out without permission (or causing too much trouble), they either give it a gentle nudge (meds) or break it up with fancy tech (like sound waves!) so it can exit peacefully. If it's a really big, stubborn guest, they might even go in and escort it out personally (surgery). They're the stone-busters!

Deepak Saini Deepak Saini Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A urologist for kidney stones will analyze imaging (like CT scans) to determine stone size and location. They might prescribe medication to help smaller stones pass naturally or use procedures like ESWL (shock wave lithotripsy) to break larger ones. For very large or complicated stones, surgical removal might be needed. Tracking hydration and diet can help prevent recurrence, which some apps can assist with.

Siddharth Joshi Siddharth Joshi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, actually, for kidney stones, urologists are the go-to docs. They'll first assess the stone size and location using scans. If it's small, they might just give medicines to help pass it. But if it's big or stuck, they do procedures like lithotripsy (sound waves se break karte hain) or even surgery to remove it. They're basically kidney stone experts.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Listen, I once ignored a dull backache, thinking it was just fatigue, and it turned out to be a kidney stone. The urologist is vital. They'll diagnose it properly, tell you if it's small enough to pass with meds, or if you need a procedure. Don't be like me and wait until the pain is unbearable. Go see them immediately if you suspect anything, it's worth it.

Gopal Rao Gopal Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, kidney stones are no joke, I tell you. A urologist is the one who helps you through it. First, they will do scans to see the stone. Then, depending on its size, they might give you medicine to pass it out, or they might use some technology to break it into small pieces so it can pass easily. Sometimes, if it's very big, they have to remove it. They know best, so listen to them.

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