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What Are Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones, medically known as nephrolithiasis (stones in the kidneys) or urolithiasis (stones in the urinary tract), are hard crystalline formations that cause significant pain and urinary issues. Dr. Sadashiv Bhole, a senior urologist with over 30 years of experience and more than 60,000 successful urological surgeries, provides comprehensive insights into how these stones develop, their symptoms, and the latest treatment techniques to help patients regain kidney health and comfort.

Types of Kidney Stones

• Calcium Oxalate Stones: The most common variety, formed when calcium binds with oxalate in urine.
• Uric Acid Stones: Often linked to diets high in animal protein and metabolic imbalances.
• Struvite Stones: Usually caused by urinary tract infections, known to grow rapidly.
• Cystine Stones: Rare stones caused by genetic disorders.

Accurate diagnosis of the stone type is pivotal for effective, targeted treatment.

Causes and Risk Factors

Kidney stones develop when urine contains high levels of crystallizing substances. Significant risk factors include:

• Dehydration, which concentrates urine.
• High salt and animal protein diets coupled with low calcium intake.
• Obesity and other metabolic conditions.
• Genetic predisposition and family history.
• Chronic diseases such as hyperparathyroidism and Crohn’s disease.

Dr. Sadashiv Bhole emphasizes addressing these factors with lifestyle changes as part of prevention.

Symptoms of Kidney Stones

Symptoms often appear once stones move, including:

• Severe, sharp pain in the flank, abdomen, or groin.
• Blood in urine (hematuria) causing discoloration.
• Frequent or urgent need to urinate.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.

Timely consultation with Dr. Sadashiv Bhole is essential for evaluation and relief.

Diagnosis

Dr. Bhole employs advanced diagnostic methods:

• Urinalysis to detect crystals or blood.
• CT scans for precise, non-invasive stone localization.
• Ultrasound for radiation-free imaging, especially during pregnancy.

Early and accurate diagnosis guides effective treatment.

Advanced Treatment Options

With decades of expertise and over 60,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Sadashiv Bhole offers personalized treatment plans, leveraging the latest minimally invasive techniques:

• Conservative Treatments: Hydration, pain management, and medications to aid stone passage.
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Innovations: Including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
• Robotic Surgery: A pioneer in robotic urology surgery in Central India, Dr. Bhole uses cutting-edge robotic systems for precise and less invasive interventions.

Each approach is tailored for optimal outcomes, faster recovery, and minimal discomfort.

Prevention Strategies

Dr. Bhole advises patients to:

• Maintain consistent hydration.
• Adopt diets low in salt, animal proteins, and oxalate-rich foods.
• Keep a healthy weight.
• Attend regular follow-ups, especially if prone to recurrent stones.

About Dr. Sadashiv Bhole

Dr. Sadashiv Bhole is a distinguished senior urologist, andrologist, and robotic surgeon practicing in Nagpur, Maharashtra. With over 30 years in urology and more than 60,000 successful urological and andrological surgeries, he stands as one of the top-rated urologists in Central India and PAN-India.

He is the founder and head of the Urology Departments at Ketki Nursing Home and Urology Hospital as well as SevenStar Multi-Speciality Hospital in Nagpur. Dr. Sadashiv Bhole’s qualifications include MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Urology), DNB (Genito-Urinary Surgery), and a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMASI).

Dr. Sadashiv Bhole is acclaimed nationally and internationally for pioneering robotic and laser urological surgeries and mentoring fellow urologists across India and abroad. His contributions have earned him the prestigious “Inspiring Urologist of the Year” award at the Times Now Doctors Day Conclave 2024.

Why Choose Dr. Sadashiv Bhole?

Patients benefit from his:

• Extensive clinical experience spanning three decades.
• Proven record of over 60,000 surgeries with consistently excellent outcomes.
• Use of cutting-edge technology in robotic, laparoscopic, and laser surgeries.
• Compassionate, patient-centered, and personalized care.
• Commitment to education and pioneering surgical techniques that reduce recovery time.

Contact Dr. Sadashiv Bhole Today

If you suspect kidney stones or need expert urological care, consult Dr. Sadashiv Bhole’s clinic for personalized, advanced treatment.

Book your appointment now for expert care and improved kidney health.

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