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I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* The alternative to open surgery is non invasive intervention where they break the stone with Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.* This is not actually surgery, do not get afraid of that, as I am highlighting its benifits - No cut on the body - No anesthesia - You can see the procedure on computer screen
- No need of per urethral tube
- Discharge from hospital within 24 hours - Can ...more

For Kidney Stone
Treatment depends upon
Size
Site
Number
Hounsefield unit
Status of Kidney
Present or absence of infection
Options available are
Dj stenting with ESWL
RIRS
PCNL
indications for surgery in Kidney Stone
solitary Kidney
recurrent infection
deterioration of Kidney function
no doctors unnecessarily put their patients for operation unit indicated.

Drink at least twelve glasses of water daily
drink citrus juices, such as orange juice
eat a calcium-rich food at each meal, at least three times a day
limit your intake of animal protein
eat less salt, added sugar, and products containing high fructose corn syrup
avoid foods and drinks high in oxalates and phosphates
avoid eating or drinking anything which dehydrates you, such as alcohol.
Homeopathic medicines have good results. Consult online with details.

A 13 mm stone in kidney requires surgical removal. Medicines are very less likely to work. There are different surgical options which your urologist can decide with you including pcnl, rirs, and eswl.

A kidney stone may not be as big as the stones in your garden but can be quite a pain. Kidney stones are actually mineral crystals that are usually a combination of calcium and phosphates. The size of a kidney stone ranges from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball. While some kidney stones pass out of the body along with urine, others can block the urethra and become painful.

In addition to being painful, a kidney stone can cause permanent damage to your kidneys. Since large...more

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"As" per your clinical history is concerned it is not possible to remove this stone by any medications so discuss with your Doctor about surgical options and these are minor surgical procedures and follow lifestyle modifications like this-

1)Drink water throughout the day. For people with a history of kidney stones, doctors usually recommend passing about (2.5 liters) of urine a day. If you live in a hot, dry climate or you exerc...more

Usually both kidneys are not operated simultaneously. But in case the stone burden in minimal, rarely both kidneys can be cleared in a single sitting. Nowadays, we offer RIRS for kidney stones . It is a procedure where a flexible telescope is passed into the kidney through the urethra and the stones are broken with laser and removed, This technique helps avoid any cut on the body or on the kidney.

Treatment for Kidney stones varies depending on the size and type of the stone or the symptoms caused by it. In case of small stones, medication and simple changes in lifestyle can be enough to treat it, but surgeries and extensive treatments are required if symptoms are severe. Following are treatment options for kidney stones:

Small stones with minimal symptoms: Drinking water: Drinking around 3 litres of water a day will regulate your urinary system and can effectively eliminate sma...more

Our kidneys act as filters which constantly flushes out toxins and excess minerals with water in form of urine. Urine contains lots of minerals which may precipitate and form stones. Urine has lots of pro-precipitating agents and anti-precipitating agents. When their balance disturbs due to some disease, stones start forming. These stones may often lead to abdominal pain which is referred to as renal colic.

What exactly is renal colic?

Renal or ureteric colic is the term used...more

Our kidneys act as filters which constantly flushes out toxins and excess minerals with water in form of urine. Urine contains lots of minerals which may precipitate and form stones. Urine has lots of pro-precipitating agents and anti-precipitating agents. When their balance disturbs due to some disease, stones start forming. These stones may often lead to abdominal pain which is referred to as renal colic.

What exactly is renal colic?

Renal or ureteric colic is the term used...more