Kidney and ureteric stones are among the most common — and most painful — urological problems. Most can now be treated with minimally invasive, endoscopic techniques rather than open surgery.
Stones often cause no symptoms until they move. When they do, people commonly experience:
Treatment depends on the size, location and composition of the stone. Small stones may pass on their own with fluids and medical management. Larger or obstructing stones usually need intervention.
Dr. Garg's practice emphasises minimally invasive, endoscopic (keyhole) techniques — approaches that avoid open surgery, which generally means less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to normal life. The right approach is decided after examination and imaging.
Seek urgent care if you have severe pain that will not settle, fever alongside the pain (this can signal infection), you are unable to pass urine, or you cannot keep fluids down. These need immediate assessment.
A urologist can confirm the diagnosis, determine whether a stone will pass safely, treat stones that will not, and — importantly — help work out why stones are forming so recurrence can be reduced. Dr. Garg holds super-specialty MCh training in Urology and is certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU), with a focus on endourology.
Treatment depends on the size and location of the stone. Small stones may pass with fluids and medical management, while larger or obstructing stones often need intervention. Many can be treated with minimally invasive endoscopic (keyhole) techniques rather than open surgery, which usually means less pain and a faster recovery.
Seek urgent care if you have severe pain that will not settle, fever along with the pain (which can indicate infection), an inability to pass urine, or persistent vomiting. These situations need immediate medical assessment.
Yes, stones can recur. Part of proper stone care is identifying why stones are forming so that preventive steps — often involving fluids, diet and sometimes medication — can reduce the chance of recurrence.
Appointments and referrals welcome across Panchkula, Chandigarh and Ambala.