Severe pain
Kidney stone patients experience a sharp, intense pain that often radiates from the lower back to the groin as the stone moves through the urinary tract.
Painful urination:
As the stone passes, it can irritate the urinary tract, causing pain or a burning sensation during urination.
Blood in urine
Blood in urine or hematuria is the first prominent sign of kidney stones. In the presence of stone in the kidney, urine appears pink, red or brown.
Frequent urges to urinate
Kidney stones may often result in urinary incontinence or the feeling of incompleteness even after emptying the bladder.
Nausea and vomiting
Severe pain can trigger nausea and vomiting, especially as the stone causes discomfort while moving.
Fever and chills
The presence of Kidney stone often causes urinary tract infection which is visible as a result of chills or fever in the body.
Dehydration
Inadequate fluid intake is one of the most common causes of kidney stones. When the body doesnโt get enough water, urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and form stones.
High Sodium Diet
Consuming excessive amounts of salt or foods high in oxalates (such as spinach, tofu, potatoes etc.) can increase the likelihood of developing calcium deposits in kidneys leading to stones.
Obesity
Being overweight increases the likelihood of stone formation. Obesity is linked to higher release of calcium, oxalate, and uric acid.
Family or personal history
People with kidney stones in their family medical history are at a higher predisposition to developing kidney stones. Genetics plays a major role in development of kidney stones.
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat kidney stones effectively. This innovative technique allows urologists to access the kidney through the urinary tract without the need for large incisions. Sohana Hospital Mohali offers advanced Kidney stone treatment in Mohali with Holmium Laser Technology that uses high power YAG laser to break up large kidney stones into small ones.
How Does RIRS Work?
RIRS is the least invasive treatment surgery available for kidney stones. During the RIRS procedure, a flexible scope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder passing the ureter and ultimately reaching the kidneys. This instrument provides real-time visualization of the kidney stones, enabling the surgeon to accurately locate and assess the size of the stone and where it is located in the kidney. The highly specialized YAG laser technology sends short pulses at different wavelengths towards the kidney stones and fragments these stones into smaller segments making it easier to pass through the urinary passage without any pain or discomfort.
Benefits of RIRS
- Minimally Invasive.
- Less Postoperative Pain.
- Shorter Recovery Times.
- Reduced Risk of Complications.
- Less Blood Loss.
- Fast Return to Normal Activities.