Ureteric stone treatment in Ahmedabad depends on the size and position of the stone, whether the kidney is blocked, and whether there is infection. Options range from medicines that help the stone pass to ureteroscopy (URS), in which a fine telescope is passed through the natural urinary passage to break and remove the stone without a cut on the skin.
At Tirtham Surgical Hospital, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad, ureteric stone removal (URS) is listed among the urological surgeries, with a 24-hour emergency operating team. This page explains the symptoms, tests, whether a stone is likely to pass, treatment, the DJ stent, recovery and risks.
What Is a Ureteric Stone?
Stones form in the kidney. A ureteric stone is one that has moved down and become stuck in the ureter. The ureter is divided into three parts: the upper part near the kidney (proximal), the middle part, and the lower part near the bladder (distal). The position of the stone affects how likely it is to pass and which treatment is suitable.
| Feature | Kidney stone | Ureteric stone |
| Where it is | Inside the kidney | In the ureter, between the kidney and the bladder |
| Typical symptoms | May cause no symptoms | Often sudden, severe pain, as the stone blocks urine flow |
| Main risk | Growth, infection, blockage if it moves | Blockage of the kidney, with or without infection |
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Symptoms
- Sudden, severe, cramping pain in the loin or back, spreading to the lower abdomen or groin, often coming in waves
- Pain that moves lower as the stone moves down, with burning or a frequent urge to pass urine when it is near the bladder
- Blood in the urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills, if there is infection
How a Ureteric Stone Is Diagnosed — Step by Step
- Medical history and examination: pain, fever, previous stones and other illnesses
- Urine test: for blood and infection; urine culture if needed
- Blood tests: kidney function and blood count
- Non-contrast CT scan (CT KUB): the most accurate test for the size and position of the stone, and for swelling of the kidney (hydronephrosis)
- Ultrasound: a radiation-free test, also useful in pregnancy, to look for swelling of the kidney
- Treatment plan: the doctor explains whether the stone can be allowed to pass or needs removal, with the benefits and risks of each option
Will the Stone Pass?
| Situation | What usually happens |
| Small stone (up to about 5 mm) | Good chance of passing on its own, often within a few weeks |
| Stone of about 5–10 mm | May pass, especially in the lower ureter; a medicine to relax the ureter may help |
| Stone larger than about 10 mm | Less likely to pass; removal is usually advised |
| Stone in the lower ureter | More likely to pass than a stone higher up |
| Stone with blockage and infection, a single kidney, or uncontrolled pain | Needs prompt treatment regardless of size |
While waiting for a stone to pass, the doctor may advise pain relief, a medicine to relax the ureter, and follow-up scans. If the stone has not passed within the advised time, or pain or blockage continues, removal is considered.
Ureteric Stone Treatment Options in Ahmedabad
A ureteric stone removal specialist in Ahmedabad chooses the treatment based on the size and position of the stone, the presence of infection, and the patient's health.
Ureteric stone treatment in Ahmedabad is sometimes done in two stages, with a blocked, infected kidney drained first and the stone removed later.
| Option | How it works | Generally used for |
| Medical expulsive therapy | Pain relief and a medicine to relax the ureter, so the stone can pass | Small stones, especially in the lower ureter |
| URS (ureteroscopy) | A thin telescope is passed through the urethra and bladder into the ureter; the stone is broken with a laser and removed; no cut on the skin | Most ureteric stones that need removal |
| Flexible ureteroscopy (RIRS) | A flexible telescope reaches the upper ureter and kidney | Upper ureteric stones, or stones that have moved back into the kidney |
| ESWL (shock wave lithotripsy) | Shock waves from outside the body break the stone | Selected upper ureteric stones |
| DJ stent or nephrostomy | A tube is placed to drain a blocked kidney | Emergency — blocked, infected kidney; the stone is treated after the infection is controlled |
Ureteric Stone Removal by URS: Step by Step
- Spinal or general anaesthesia is given
- A thin telescope is passed through the urethra and bladder into the ureter
- The stone is seen directly and broken with a laser
- Fragments are removed or left to pass, depending on their size
- A DJ stent may be placed in the ureter
- A urinary catheter may be placed for a short time
About the DJ Stent
A DJ stent is a soft, thin tube placed inside the ureter to keep urine draining while swelling settles. It is usually removed after some days to a few weeks, in a short procedure. While it is in place, it may cause discomfort, frequent urination, burning, or blood in the urine.
Preparing for Ureteric Stone Removal
- CT scan to confirm the position of the stone shortly before the procedure, if advised
- Urine culture; any infection is treated before the procedure
- Blood tests, ECG and other tests as advised, and a pre-anaesthesia check-up
- A check of all medicines; blood thinners may need to be stopped or adjusted, only as advised by the doctor
- Fasting instructions
- Written informed consent after the procedure, its benefits, risks and alternatives have been explained
Before ureteric stone removal in Ahmedabad, a repeat scan helps because a stone can move or pass between the first scan and the day of the procedure.
Recovery and Preventing Another Stone
- Hospital stay: usually a short stay after URS
- Return to activity: light activity usually within a few days
- Stent: removed at the time advised; stent symptoms settle after removal
- Fluids: drink plenty of fluids, unless advised otherwise
- Prevention: drink enough fluid to pass about 2.5 litres of urine a day (unless your doctor has advised a fluid limit), reduce salt, keep normal dietary calcium, and ask about metabolic tests if you have had more than one stone
When to Contact the Hospital After Treatment
- Fever or chills
- Severe pain not controlled by the prescribed medicines
- Heavy bleeding or large clots in the urine
- Passing very little or no urine
Risks and Possible Complications
Ureteroscopy is generally safe, but it has risks. The doctor explains these before taking consent.
- Blood in the urine for a short time
- Urinary infection or fever, and rarely sepsis
- Stent-related discomfort, frequent urination or bleeding
- Fragments left behind, or the stone moving back into the kidney, needing another procedure
- Failure to reach the stone in a narrow ureter, needing a stent first and a second procedure some weeks later
- Injury to the ureter — usually minor and treated with a stent; serious injury is rare
- Narrowing of the ureter later — rare
- Anaesthesia-related risks — assessed at the pre-anaesthesia check-up
Ureteric Stone Treatment Cost in Ahmedabad
The cost differs from patient to patient. The main factors are:
- The treatment needed — medicines, URS, flexible ureteroscopy or ESWL
- Size and position of the stone, and the number of procedures
- Whether a DJ stent is placed, and its later removal
- Planned or emergency treatment, and whether there is infection
- Investigations, such as CT scan and urine culture
- Length of hospital stay and room category
- Medicines
Some of these services may be arranged with other specialists or centres; the doctor explains this when planning treatment. A written estimate based on the patient's condition and chosen room category can be requested from the hospital.
Insurance
- Mediclaim and cashless facility is available, subject to the patient's policy terms and insurer approval
- Assistance is provided with documents required for reimbursement claims
Ureteric Stone Doctor in Ahmedabad
A ureteric stone is usually treated by a urologist, who decides whether the stone can pass and performs ureteroscopy, stent placement and other procedures when needed. The first ureteric stone doctor in Ahmedabad a patient sees is often a family physician or an emergency doctor. Different doctors may be involved at different stages:
| Doctor | Role in ureteric stone care |
| Family physician or emergency doctor | Pain relief, first urine test and scan; refers when the stone is large, the kidney is blocked or there is fever |
| Urologist | Decides between waiting and removal; performs URS, flexible ureteroscopy, ESWL, and DJ stent placement and removal |
| General surgeon | Assesses sudden abdominal and loin pain and rules out other surgical causes, such as appendicitis |
| Radiologist | Performs and reports the CT scan and ultrasound; may place a nephrostomy tube to drain a blocked kidney |
| Anaesthetist | Checks fitness and gives spinal or general anaesthesia |
| Nephrologist | Advises on kidney function and on repeated stones |
Ureteric Stone Treatment Doctor in Ahmedabad
Along with the questions listed in the FAQ below, these points are useful to clarify with your ureteric stone treatment doctor in Ahmedabad before agreeing to a procedure:
- Is the kidney blocked, and is there any sign of infection in the urine test?
- If there is infection, will the kidney be drained first and the stone treated later?
- Which doctor will perform the procedure, and what are the doctor's qualifications?
- Will a repeat scan be done shortly before the procedure, in case the stone has moved or passed?
- What happens if the stone cannot be reached or fragments remain?
- What type of anaesthesia is planned, and how long is the hospital stay likely to be?
- Does the estimate include stent removal, and is the treatment covered by my insurance policy?
- Should my stone be tested, and do I need blood or urine tests to prevent another stone?
Ureteric Stone Hospital in Ahmedabad
A blocked kidney with infection can become serious within hours, so a ureteric stone removal hospital in Ahmedabad should be able to diagnose the stone accurately, drain a blocked kidney at short notice and perform the procedure safely. These are the facilities that matter most:
| Facility | Why it matters |
| Access to CT scan and ultrasound | Shows the size and position of the stone and any swelling of the kidney |
| Laboratory for urine culture and kidney function | Detects infection and guides antibiotics before the procedure |
| Operation theatre with endoscopic and laser equipment | Needed for ureteroscopy and breaking the stone |
| X-ray imaging during the procedure | Guides the telescope, wire and DJ stent into the right position |
| Emergency availability for drainage | A blocked, infected kidney needs a stent or nephrostomy without delay |
| Anaesthesia services | Needed for safe spinal or general anaesthesia |
| Follow-up arrangements | Ensures the DJ stent is removed or changed on time |
The facilities available at Tirtham Surgical Hospital are listed further below on this page.
Treating Surgeon
At Tirtham Surgical Hospital, ureteric stone removal in Ahmedabad is performed by:
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Dr. Alpesh Patel |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS (Civil Hospital, Surat) |
| Specialty | General & Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Designation | Founder, Tirtham Surgical Hospital |
| Registration status | Registered Medical Practitioner |
| Registration number | Gujarat Medical Council Reg. No. G14657 |
| OPD availability | On appointment, Mon–Sat |
| Emergency surgical services | 24-hour emergency operating team at Tirtham Surgical Hospital |
Facilities at Tirtham Surgical Hospital
- 24-hour emergency operating team
- Laparoscopic and endoscopic setup
- Mediclaim and cashless facility, subject to policy terms
- 6 themed recovery rooms
- Large parking facility
Frequently asked questions
When should I see a ureteric stone doctor in Ahmedabad?+
What should I ask a ureteric stone removal surgeon in Ahmedabad before the procedure?+
- What is the size and position of my stone, and is it likely to pass?
- How long can I safely wait for it to pass?
- Which procedure is suitable, and why?
- Will a DJ stent be placed, and when will it be removed?
- When can I return to work?
- How can I prevent another stone?
Will my ureteric stone pass on its own?+
What is ureteroscopy (URS)?+
When is a ureteric stone an emergency?+
Why is a DJ stent placed, and is it uncomfortable?+
What facilities should a ureteric stone hospital in Ahmedabad have?+
What decides the cost of ureteric stone treatment?+
Is ureteric stone treatment covered by health insurance?+
Contact and Location
Tirtham Surgical Hospital
3rd Floor, Silver Radiance 2, 312-315, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380060
- Call:
- +91-9428736360
- WhatsApp:
- +91-9428736360
- Landline:
- 079-27436360 | 079-40036360
- Tirtham SurgiMitra (second-opinion line):
- +91-9974416665
- Email:
- info@tirthamhospital.com
- Get Directions:
- Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad
- Emergency:
- 24-hour emergency operating team
- OPD timings:
- On appointment, Mon–Sat
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