Kidney Stone Prevention

Shri Balaji Diagnostic is a premier healthcare facility offering comprehensive services for the prevention and management of kidney stones. Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys, causing severe pain and potential complications if not treated effectively. Shri Balaji Diagnostic emphasizes preventive care to reduce the recurrence of kidney stones and provides state-of-the-art treatment options, including specialized surgeries. Here’s a detailed overview of the kidney stone prevention services and common surgeries offered at the facility

Comprehensive Evaluation and Risk Assessment

• Medical History Review: Detailed assessment of patient’s medical history, family history of kidney stones, dietary habits, and lifestyle factors that may contribute to stone formation.
• Laboratory Tests: Blood and urine tests to measure levels of minerals, electrolytes, and other substances that could lead to kidney stone formation.

Nutritional Counseling

• Dietary Modifications: Personalized dietary plans to reduce the intake of stone-forming substances such as oxalates, sodium, and animal proteins. Emphasis on increasing the intake of fruits, vegetables, and water to dilute urine and decrease stone risk.
• Fluid Intake Recommendations: Guidelines on proper hydration to produce sufficient urine output, helping to flush out minerals and prevent stone formation.

Medical Management

• Medications: Prescribing medications to control the levels of certain substances in the urine, such as thiazide diuretics to reduce calcium excretion, potassium citrate to increase citrate levels, and allopurinol to manage uric acid levels.
• Monitoring and Adjustments: Regular follow-ups to monitor the effectiveness of preventive measures and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

Education and Lifestyle Changes

• Patient Education Programs: Informative sessions on the causes of kidney stones, preventive strategies, and the importance of adherence to dietary and lifestyle changes.
• Lifestyle Modifications: Advice on weight management, physical activity, and reducing risk factors such as excessive salt intake and dehydration.

Regular Screening

• Metabolic Evaluation: Detailed metabolic assessments to identify specific metabolic abnormalities that may predispose a patient to recurrent stones.