Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Asked 5 months ago

Where to go for kidney stones?

My brother has been experiencing severe pain and has been diagnosed with kidney stones. He needs treatment urgently. Where should we go for the best care for kidney stones, a general hospital or a specialized clinic?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Kidney stones can be incredibly painful and even cause complications if not treated properly. Don't mess around with them. You should go to a urologist immediately. A general physician might give you initial pain relief, but a urologist is the specialist who can diagnose and suggest the best treatment, be it medication, lithotripsy, or surgery.

Savita Devi Savita Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, kidney stones! My neighbor suffered so much with them. They say drinking lots of water and some herbal remedies can help pass small ones, but for severe pain or bigger stones, you must see a doctor. Go to a good hospital, they will have the right specialists, a urologist. Don't bear the pain quietly.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Don't ignore kidney stone pain, seriously! I once thought it was just muscle pain and delayed seeing a doctor, and it became much worse. For kidney stones, you need to see a urologist immediately. They can do scans and decide if it's a small stone that can pass or if you need intervention. Please get it checked.

Nisha Gupta Nisha Gupta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Kidney stones? That sounds absolutely terrifying! Is the pain really as bad as people say? For sure, you need to see a doctor. Maybe start with a general practitioner to get a referral, but eventually, a urologist is the specialist. I'd be so scared of it. Did anyone else feel really anxious about the diagnosis?

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Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Dude, kidney stones are no joke. The pain is next level! If you think you have them, hit up a general physician first. They'll probably send you to a urologist. They'll do scans and tell you what's up. Drink lots of water, that's what everyone told me.

Shreya Das Shreya Das Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Oh no, kidney stones sound super painful! 😩 Please don't suffer. You should go to a urologist right away. They are specialists for this! Or start with a general physician for pain relief and a referral. Hope you feel better soon! ✨

Prakash Joshi Prakash Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, kidney stones kaafi takleef dete hain. Pehle toh apne family doctor ke paas jaao. Woh check karke ultrasound ya kuch test karwayenge. Phir zaroorat padi toh urologist ke paas bhejenge. Woh hi sahi treatment batayenge. Pani zyada peena haan.

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