Kidney Stones — Comprehensive Treatment in Lucknow — Dr. Kanishk Dokania, Lucknow

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Kidney Stones — Comprehensive Treatment in Lucknow

Comprehensive kidney and ureteric stone treatment by Dr. Kanishk Dokania at Charak Hospital, Lucknow. PCNL, URSL, RIRS, ESWL. 90%+ stone-free. Call: 0522-666-4444.

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Symptoms of Kidney Stones

  • Severe flank pain — sudden, colicky, from back to groin ("worst pain of life")
  • Blood in urine (pink, red or brown)
  • Nausea and vomiting with pain
  • Fever + flank pain — infected obstruction — MEDICAL EMERGENCY
  • Frequent or painful urination
  • Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

Treatment by Stone Size

Stone SizeLocationBest TreatmentApprox. Cost
<4 mmAnywhereFluids + alpha-blockers (watch & wait)Medical management
4–10 mmUreterURSL (Ureteroscopic Laser)₹35,000–₹60,000
1–2 cmKidneyRIRS or ESWL₹50,000–₹1,20,000
>2 cmKidneyPCNL (Percutaneous)₹60,000–₹1,10,000
StaghornKidney pelvisPCNL (possibly staged)₹80,000–₹1,50,000

Stone Prevention Tips

  • Drink 2.5–3 litres of water daily (keep urine pale yellow)
  • Stone type analysis after PCNL guides dietary changes
  • Reduce salt and animal protein; avoid high-oxalate foods for calcium oxalate stones
  • 24-hour urine metabolic evaluation for recurrent stone formers
  • Ultrasound KUB follow-up every 6–12 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Surgery is recommended when: stone is >10 mm (unlikely to pass), causing obstruction (blocked urine flow), associated with fever/infection (emergency), causing severe uncontrolled pain, or failing to pass after 4 weeks despite medical treatment. Stones <4 mm pass spontaneously in 80% of cases with high fluid intake.
PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) with Holmium laser fragmentation is the gold standard for stones >2 cm in India, achieving stone-free rates of 85–90%. It requires a 1 cm puncture in the back (no large incision) and a 2–3 day hospital stay. Available at Charak Hospital, Lucknow, performed by Dr. Kanishk Dokania.
Yes. Stone recurrence (50% within 5 years without prevention) can be significantly reduced by: drinking 2.5–3 litres/day, stone analysis and targeted dietary changes, 24-hour urine metabolic workup, and medications (potassium citrate, allopurinol, thiazide) as indicated. Regular ultrasound follow-up detects new stones early.

📍 Consult Dr. Kanishk Dokania at Charak Hospital, Lucknow

  • MBBS · MS · M.Ch (Urology) — Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
  • OPD: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Consultation Fee: ₹800
  • Institute of Urology & Kidney Transplant, Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003
  • 📞 0522-666-4444 | Emergency: 24×7

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Days: Monday – Saturday

Timings: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fee: ₹800

Emergency: 24×7

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