Kidney Stone laser treatment cost in Chennai

Kidney stone can be removed in many ways:

  • Lithotripsy: This treatment uses ultrasound shock waves to break kidney stones or other calculus in small particles that are later passed out of the body.
  • Nephrolithotomy: Using this surgery large kidney stones are removed using telescopes and instrument. These surgeries are carried using a small incision.
  • Ureteroscopy: Ureteroscopy is basically, a method of large stones removal from the kidney. In this type of method, a thin tube having light and a camera is inserted into the urethra and bladder.
  • Laser Removal: Kidney removal using laser is a less painless method. However, the pain can occur after the completion of the procedure. Also,kidney stone laser treatment cost in Chennai and India is very economical. Mostly people prefer this over the old technique , as mostly the patient can be discharged from hospital on the same day

Why Choose ShubHealth

At ShubHealth we focus on 2 things 1) To only partner with hospitals with proven clinical records 2) To be transparent with our patients & provide all details on kidney stone laser treatment cost in Chennai-- we will strive to get the best rate possible from the hospital also if ShubHealth charges any administrative cost, same will be clearly told to patients

Our Objective is to continue servicing patients & Hospitals at the least sustainable cost! as we have no adminstrative cost , we currently work on Zero Comission Basis, all benefits received from Hospital shall be passed on to patients

Important things to Know Before Surgery

No of Days stay in Hospital: (Day Care Procedure)

Hospital Accreditation : NABH, JCI

Anesthesia Type Local

Department: Nephrology

Surgery Duration: 30 Min – 90Min.

Recovery Time: 1-2 Days

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Things to do Before Surgery

Stop Smoking & Drinking

Stop Blood thinner & any routine medication (per Doctor Advice)

Wear comfortable clothes

Follow surgery diet (avoid Heavy & Oily food)

Ask a Friend or Family to accompany

Keep a folder with latest medical test & doctor reports, Insurance Card & Emergency contact

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Top Hospitals with affordable kidney stone laser treatment cost in Chennai

Apollo Hospitals

Greams Rd
Chennai
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Fortis Malar Hospital

Adyar
Chennai
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MIOT Hospitals

Manapakkam
Chennai
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Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital

Pallikaranai
Chennai
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Gleneagles Global Health city Hospital

Perumbakkam
Chennai
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Can Kidney Stone be removed with medicines!

The kidney stone laser treatment cost in Chennai is not high , but kidney stone can also be removed with medication depending on the size and type of the stone. But in case even after full medical course you feel sudden unbearable pains you must reach out to your trusted doctor & consult without delay. In case of any further clarification requried you may send us your query.

FAQs

There is no research to prove that drinking milk can actually cause Kidney stones. Mostly this misconception was due to most of the stones in the kidney being due to calcium and Milk is rich in calcium. Another research stated that if the body has less calcium it tries to attract oxalate from our diet which combines with calcium to form stones. Though excess of any consumption of an item even dairy products can also lead to stones in the body.

Fruits that are helpful for avoiding Kidney stones are 

lemon, Orange, etc. helps in reducing the risk of stone formation, as the citrus mineral helps to bind with calcium in urine to avoid oxalate formation of stones. 

Any high-water-content fruit can also be very helpful to promote more urine, and passing urine can help in flushing the toxins from the body which may lead to stone formation. 

Fruits with high antioxidant help reduce kidney inflammation

The most common kidney stones are oxalate kidney stones. And any food item having high oxalate can increase the chances of kidney stones. Spinach, beets, nuts, berries, groundnut, but based dry fruits, etc can create kidney stone formation. 

Red meat, poultry, processed foods, etc have high protein and if consumed in very high quantities then it may be the cause of kidney stones.

Sugar, sodium, and calcium are the ones that may lead to stones.

However, if any of the above-mentioned items are consumed in limited quantities it will not cause any harm.  

  1. Drink Water. 
  2. Therapy to help relax kidney muscles.
  3. Minimal invasive options are - Ureteroscopy, and lithotripsy, for full details pls visit the ShubHealth page.
  4. Surgical Intervention.  

There could be many reasons for kidney stone formation a few of the main reasons are 

  1. Naturally due to regional preferences- In India many states have high levels of substances like calcium, etc. present in water which naturally leads to pre-deposition of stones in the body.
  2. Water Intake - If a person usually consumes excessively less water then the body is prone to develop stones, especially in the kidneys.
  3. Medical Conditions:  A few medical conditions like urinary infections or urinary tract blockage and other urology diseases. affect kidney function, may lead to the formation of kidney stones.  
  4. Family History also increases the chance of kidney stones. 
  5. Diet: Consuming high amounts of sodium, oxalates, or purines, may increase the chances of kidney stone formation. High-fat diet and obese people are more prone to having kidney stones.

If not treated in time kidney stones can often be very painful. If the stone is stuck in the urinary tract, patients often complain of moderate to severe pain and have to take painkillers.

  1. Pain in Back Side- Usually a cramping pain, it is usually come and go type, may get worse when you move or change position  
  2. Bleeding while urinating, pink-red, or brown streaks in urine. 
  3. Nausea or  Vomiting like feeling, may also feel cold, fever is also a very common symptom. 
  4.  Bladder Problem - You may be unable to hold urine for long and have an urgency to pass urine. The thing to note is when you pass the urine in such urgency, very less urine is passed.
  5. Pain in the groin/labia, abdomen, or thigh.

There is no scientific evidence to show that beer actually helps remove or avoid kidney stones. High consumption of any alcoholic beverage can actually induce kidney stone formation