Kidney Stone Treatment in Kolkata
Kidney stone is hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside kidneys. Symptoms are severe pain in the side and back, pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin, pain that comes in waves and fluctuates in intensity, pain on urination, Pink, red or brown urine. Causes are urine contains more crystal-forming substances such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid than the fluid in urine can dilute. Kidney stone is treated by urologists or nephrologists.
A nephrologist is a type of doctor that specializes in treating diseases of the kidney. Not only do nephrologists have expertise on diseases that specifically affect the kidney, but they’re also very knowledgeable about how kidney disease or dysfunction can affect other parts of your body.
When to consult online with a Nephrologist-
• Polycystic kidney disease
• Hemolytic uremic syndrome
• Renal artery stenosis
• Kidney failure
• Uremia