What are Renal Stones?

Kidney stones, or renal stones, are hard, pebble-like materials that form in a child’s kidneys when the urine contains high levels of certain minerals. If not treated by a physician, kidney stones are rarely fatal. Kidney stones vary in size and shape. They can range from the size of a grain of sand to a stone the size of a quarter.

Causes

High levels of urinary calcium, oxalate, or phosphorus in the urine cause kidney stones. These minerals are normally found in the urine and do not cause problems at normal levels. A high-protein diet, a high-salt diet, or a family history of kidney stones can also cause kidney stones.

Symptoms

You may experience short or long-term pain from a kidney stone. If you do, you may notice some of the following symptoms:

• Sharp pains in the back, side, lower abdomen, or groin
• Pink, red, or brown blood in the urine, also called haematuria.
• A constant need to urinate
• Pain while urinating
• Inability to urinate or can urinate only a small amount
• Cloudy or bad-smelling urine
• Irritability, especially in young children
• Fever, chills
• Nausea, vomiting.

Treatment we provide

• Diagnose the stone’s cause (genetic, structural, or functional)
• Proper evaluation with radio imaging
• Stepwise approach to management, including guidelines for surgery