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Mrs. Ezeani
Nigeria

I am Mrs. Ezeani from Nigeria. I was suffering from severe pain in the back and side, lower abdomen and consulted a local doctor. He recommended Kidney Stone Surgery. Since there are no good healthcare options in Nigeria, we looked for help abroad and came across Indian Healthguru. After communicating with them, I reached Pune, India for my treatment under the best Surgeons. In a few weeks, I am back in Nigeria, leading a happy, pain-free life, thanks to Indian Healthguru for their support.

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What are Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones are also known as calculi (plural), or calculus (singular).  When it is in the kidney, it is a renal calculus.  The tube draining the kidney to the bladder is the ureter, and a stone in the ureter is a urethral calculus. Passing a stone is usually very painful.  However, many patients can pass a stone with only a "muscle ache" sensation in the back, and they may not be aware the pain was from a stone until it "pops out."

What Causes Kidney Stones?

The exact causes of kidney stone formation are not completely known; however, most credible sources believe that stones are the result of mineral super saturation and crystallization in the urine. Heredity, environment, age, sex, urinary infection, diet, and metabolic diseases are probably involved in stone formation. The primary known causes are:

• Inadequate urinary drainage,
• Dehydration and lack of sufficient fluid ingestion,
• Foreign bodies in the urinary tract,
• Diet with excess oxalates, calcium, and vitamin abnormalities, e.g., Vitamin A deficiencies, Vitamin D excess, 
• urinary infections,
• Metabolic diseases, e.g., hyperparathyroidism, cystinuria, gout, intestinal dysfunction, and
• Use of certain medications, e.g., diuretics that increase levels of uric acid.

What are the Symptoms of Kidney Stone?

A kidney stone may or may not cause signs and symptoms until it has moved into the ureter — the tube connecting the kidney and bladder. At that point, these signs and symptoms may occur:

• Severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs
• Pain that spreads to the lower abdomen and groin
• Pain on urination
• Pink, red or brown urine
• Nausea and vomiting
• Persistent urge to urinate
• Fever and chills if an infection is present

Top Hospitals for Kidney Stone Surgery in India

The top hospitals for kidney stone surgery in India offers a wide range of specialist services with the most advanced technology, best surgeons who are highly qualified and world class nursing care.

Our network with the best hospitals are located at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Gurgaon, Noida, Ahmedabad and Kerala.

What is the Success Rate of Kidney Stone Surgery?

Kidney stone surgery has a 50 - 90% success rate, depending on the location of the stone and the surgeon's technique and experience. As a treatment,kidney stone surgery results in a very high success rate of complete stone removal. However, it is also important to note that kidney stone surgery is performed on less than 2% of individuals who have this ailment at present.

How is the Preparation for Kidney Stone Surgery?

• Stop smoking if you are a current smoker. Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center recommend staying smoke free for a month leading up to surgery. In addition, women who take birth control should use alternate contraceptives in the month before surgery.
• Stop taking aspirin or other blood thinners three days before surgery.
• Meet with your doctor three or four days before surgery to discuss any concerns you may have and to get more specific preparation instructions.
• Get any necessary blood tests to ensure you are healthy enough to have surgery and also to verify your blood type (should you require a transfusion).
• Refrain from eating or drinking for at least twelve hours before surgery. Food and liquids may interfere with your anesthesia.
• Go to the hospital at your scheduled time to begin hydration therapy and final preparation before surgery.

What are the Types of Kidney Stone Surgery Procedure?

Currently there are four methods of Kidney stone surgery:

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• Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL): ESWL uses non-electrical shock waves that are created outside of the body to travel through the skin and body tissues until the shockwaves hit the dense stones. The stones become sand-like and are passed. For this procedure, patients acre placed in a tub of warm, purified water or onto a water cushion machine that acts as a medium for transmitting these non-electrical shockwaves.
• Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL): Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is often used when the stone is quite large or in a location that does not allow effective use of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL). In this procedure, the surgeon makes a tiny incision in the back and creates a tunnel directly into the kidney. Using an instrument called a nephroscope, the stone is located and removed. For large stones, an energy probe (ultrasonic or electrohydraulic) may be needed to break the stone into smaller pieces for removal.
• Ureteroscopic Stone Removal: Ureteroscopic stone removal is achieved by passing a small fiberoptic instrument (a ureteroscope) through the urethra and bladder into the ureter. The surgeon then locates the stone and either removes it with a cage-like device or shatters it with a special instrument that produces a form of shockwave. A small tube (or stent) may be left in the ureter for several days after treatment to help the lining of the ureter to heal.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL): ESWL uses non-electrical shock waves that are created outside of the body to travel through the skin and body tissues until the shockwaves hit the dense stones. The stones become sand-like and are passed. For this procedure, patients acre placed in a tub of warm, purified water or onto a water cushion machine that acts as a medium for transmitting these non-electrical shockwaves.

How is the Recovery after Kidney Stone Surgery?

• If the stone passes naturally, recovery is fairly rapid unless the stone caused an infection. Surgeries usually require up to a week of recovery. In the past, when open surgery was the only option, recovery usually took several weeks.
• If the doctor put in a stent in one of your ureter tubes during surgery, you will have to go back to have it removed within approximately a week's time. This procedure generally is performed right in the doctor's office.
• In order to maintain good kidney health after your surgery, drink plenty of fluids; most doctors recommend about 14 cups a day. Make water your most frequent drink. Lemonade (made from concentrate or real lemons) also can help reduce the chance of future stones.
• Consult your doctor about possible dietary changes; he/she may recommend that you reduce the amounts of sodium and protein that you consume. You also may need to cut back on the amount of dairy products in your diet since an abundance of calcium can lead to stones. Oxalate is a compound that can leads to kidney stones and you may be directed to reduce your intake of nuts, strawberries, beets, chocolate and spinach.

What are the Benefits of Kidney Stone Surgery?

The benefits of Kidney stone surgery is that patient get relieved from

• Lower abdominal Pain
• Pain during Urination
• Other Painful Conditions related to Kidney Stone
• Hematuria (blood in the urine)
• Possible infection
• Possible fever

What should be done to prevent Kidney Stones?

You can minimize your risk by:

• Drinking 12 (8 oz.) glasses of water per day
• Proper diet
• Taking your stone prevention medication
• Close follow-up by your doctor

Mr. Alfred Jones from the USA shares his experience of getting Kidney Stone Removal Surgery done in India

Mr. Alfred Jones
USA

Kidney stones, though quite common condition found in even teenagers owing to their diet and lifestyle, can be really painful at times. The sharp pain you feel in the middle of nowhere can really hamper the routine activities and work life. The doctors at the Indian Health Guru understand the ordeals you go through when you have kidney stones and give you the treatment options after proper diagnoses about the size and position of stones. They would suggest you the kidney stone removal surgery only if it is the only way and you can be assured to receive best treatment and services at affordable cost in their hospitals.

Why consider Kidney Stone Surgery in India?

• India is among the world’s top five medical tourism destinations for medical tourists and foreign investors, reports online investment news source Nuwire Investors.
• Much of India’s attraction lies in the wide array of medical services and procedures including dental, cosmetic and cardiac surgeries at significantly lower costs compared with the United States.
• India’s growing reputation on the world healthcare map has also been recognized by a number of international and regional medical associations.
• Today a different type of tourist is traveling to India. The tourist who appreciates the considerable advances in higher education and medical facilities. In fact it can be said that India will soon be a considerable rival to Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia as far as medical tourism goes.
• At present statistics show that the biggest percentage of travelers seeking health treatments in India are coming from Europe, India, Japan and Indonesia but the government sponsored study is also showing that Americans have now discovered India with its excellent treatments and costs that are just a fraction of those charged in the U.S.

Kidney stone surgery in India is available in the following cities:

What is the Cost of Kidney Stone Surgery in India?

• The Average Cost of Kidney Stone Surgery in India approximately Rs. 80,000 ($1,000) to 2,00,000 ($2,500). The cost of surgery can vary depending on the Type of Surgery, choice of the healthcare facility like surgeons and hospitals, Pre- and Post-Operative Care etc.
• There are several low cost packages available for kidney stone surgery in India,depending upon the requirements of the person.
• Cost comparison for some of the kidney treatment procedures between USA and India may be worth noting. Many of the procedures find a huge difference between the pricing (about 7/8 times when we speak of Top-end surgeons).

Why Consult Indian Healthguru Group for Kidney Stone Surgery in India?

We at Indian Healthguru Group take care of your health as our supreme priority, we are proud to offer you the finest Kidney stone surgery in India. With the advance in medical procedures, the operation is performed in a super hygienic condition by our qualified surgeon team whose mastery is widely recognized. To consult Indian Healthguru Group regarding Kidney stone surgery, you just have to send us a detailed query and within 24 Hrs an assistant from Indian Healthguru Group will contact you, and guide you with the remaining procedures for getting the surgery done in India. Indian Healthguru Group will take care of all the arrangement to be done on your behalf till you reach home safely with a smile.

Some of the common countries from which patients travel to India for surgery are:

How can I get Best Affordable Low Cost Kidney Stones Surgery in India?

To get the best affordable low cost Kidney Stone Surgery in India, all you need to do is send us your medical report and we shall take care of the rest.

What types of Kidney Stone Surgery Procedures are available in India?

There are several Kidney stone surgery procedures, namely,Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL), Ureteroscopic Stone Removal, Open (incisional) Surgery.

Is laser treatment for a kidney stone surgery in India?

Yes, India caters to all patient needs and Laser Treatment for Kidney Stone Surgery is one of them. Send us your medical report so that we can get a clear picture of your medical condition.

How long does it take after a kidney stone surgery?

Recovery after a Kidney Stone Surgery usually takes a week. In case of an Open Surgery, recovery might take a few weeks. Send us your medical report for exact update.

Do all kidney stones cause pain?

Most of the kidney stones cause pain when it tries to move down the ureter and out of the urinary system. As it makes its way down the ureter, it can cause blockage, leading to the development of increased pressure in the kidney above. This pressure leads to the pain associated with passing a stone.let me check

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