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Advanced Treatment for 13 mm Kidney Stone

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Kidney Stone Diagnosis & Treatment

Diagnosis

If you have symptoms of a kidney stone, your urologist may perform the following diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of kidney stones and draft a treatment plan:

  • Blood and urine tests: Blood tests help assess the calcium and uric acid levels in the blood, which helps evaluate the health of the kidneys. A 24-hour urine collection test examines the components of the urine for stone-forming minerals and stone-preventing substances.
  • Imaging tests: Imaging tests like CT scans, abdominal X-rays, and ultrasounds help reveal the size and location of kidney stones.
  • Stone analysis: Often, large kidney stones are associated with small kidney stones. If you collect your urine and pass it through a strainer, you can obtain small renal stones and send them to the lab for analysis.

Surgery

For a kidney stone, you may need one of the following treatments:

  • ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) is a common noninvasive treatment in which shock waves like X-rays or ultrasounds are used to break down stones in the urinary system, pancreas, or bile ducts.
  • RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) is an endoscopic surgery in which the surgeon uses a fiberoptic endoscope and a ureteroscope to locate and remove renal stones from kidneys or ureters.
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is performed to remove kidney or upper ureter stones that are too large to be dissolved through ESWL or URSL.
  • In Ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL), the surgeon inserts a ureteroscope through the urethra to locate the stones, and then the stones are destroyed using shock waves. A urethral stent may be placed at the end of the surgery to keep the ureter open after the procedure.

Why Pristyn Care?

Delivering Seamless Surgical Experience in India

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Pristyn Care is COVID-19 safe

Your safety is taken care of by thermal screening, social distancing, sanitized clinics and hospital rooms, sterilized surgical equipment and mandatory PPE kits during surgery.

02.

Assisted Surgery Experience

A dedicated Care Coordinator assists you throughout the surgery journey from insurance paperwork, to free commute from home to hospital & back and admission-discharge process at the hospital.

03.

Medical Expertise With Technology

Our surgeons spend a lot of time with you to diagnose your condition. You are assisted in all pre-surgery medical diagnostics. We offer advanced laser and laparoscopic surgical treatment. Our procedures are USFDA approved.

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Post Surgery Care

We offer free follow-up consultations and instructions including dietary tips as well as exercises to every patient to ensure they have a smooth recovery to their daily routines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pass a 13 mm kidney stone naturally?

No, a kidney stone of 13 mm size is very large in size, and it will be impossible and extremely painful to pass it through the urinary tract. It needs to be broken down into small pieces before discharging it out.

Can a 13 mm kidney stone stay inside without any symptoms?

Generally, a kidney stone can go undetected for several weeks and months if it doesn’t move. However, it is less likely that the stone will stay in one place. Eventually, it will move and exhibit symptoms like pain in the back, problems in urinating, etc. 

What happens if a kidney stone is not removed?

A kidney stone doesn’t cause permanent damage to the bladder. But if they are not removed, they can cause repeated UTIs and permanent damage to the kidneys. 

How long can a 13 mm kidney stone stay in the ureter?

A 13 mm kidney stone can stay in the ureter for a long time as it will be impossible to pass it through the tract. There is only a 20% chance that the stone will dissolve in about 12 months and pass on its own. If not, you will need surgical treatment. 

Which is the most suitable treatment for 13 mm kidney stones?

A 13 mm kidney stone needs to be broken down into smaller pieces so that it can pass through the urinary tract. Thus, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is performed to break the stone. In smaller pieces, the stones will automatically get expelled.

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Dr Ankit Kumar
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Last Updated : October 5, 2024

When should one visit a urologist for kidney stone treatment?

You should visit a urologist for kidney stone treatment if you exhibit any of the following symptoms:

  • Sharp and severe pain in the side and/or back that is inconsistent and occurs in waves
  • Pain radiating towards the lower abdomen and/or groin that occurs in waves of high intensity
  • Painful urination with cloudy or foul-smelling urine
  • Pink, red, or brown colored urine due to the presence of blood or blood clots
  • Severe urinary infections with associated fever and chills
  • Persistent urge to urinate with a weak urine stream
  • Nausea and vomiting with gastric discomfort

If you suspect you have a kidney stone, you should seek immediate consultation with expert kidney stone specialists at Prsityn Care for prompt and advanced treatment.

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    Piyush Pathak

    5/5

    I had 3-4 stones occuring again and again but finally went for operation with PristynCare. They found the root cause and treated me well with Stent insersion. Feeling great now and I hope wont occur again.

    City : LUCKNOW
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    Ananya Kapoor Sharma

    5/5

    Pristyn Care in Bangalore exceeded my expectations for kidney stone treatment. The medical team was not only proficient but also compassionate. The follow-up care was thorough, making my recovery smooth. Highly recommend their services!

    City : BANGALORE
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    Rohit Singh

    5/5

    Exceptional URSL treatment at Pristyn Care Kolkata. The medical team was thorough in explaining the procedureand the personalized care was impressive. The facility was cleanand the follow-up care ensured a speedy recovery. Highly satisfied!

    City : KOLKATA
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    Varun Kapoor Mehrotra

    4/5

    Opted for 8 mm stone surgery at Pristyn Care, Hyderabad and the staff made me feel comfortable throughout. The facility is well-equipped and the overall service is commendable.

    City : HYDERABAD

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