{"id":1909,"date":"2025-03-20T14:22:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drkaushiksarkarurologist.in\/?page_id=1909"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:09:10","slug":"kidney-stone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drkaushiksarkarurologist.in\/index.php\/kidney-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1909\" class=\"elementor elementor-1909\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69a007a4 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"69a007a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3525aa88\" data-id=\"3525aa88\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-520947ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"520947ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6406607e\" data-id=\"6406607e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d6f099f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d6f099f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bbe9cb3\" data-id=\"4bbe9cb3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7a4ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b7a4ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kidney Stone Treatment in Kolkata by Dr. Kaushik Sarkar<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bd7e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03bd7e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"409\"><strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"153\">Kidney stones<\/strong> are one of the most common urological problems, causing severe pain, urinary discomfort, and infection if left untreated. With modern medical technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques, kidney stones can now be treated safely and effectively.<\/p><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"644\">If you\u2019re looking for the <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"472\">best urologist in South Kolkata<\/strong> or a <strong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"508\">top uro surgeon in Kolkata<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"532\">Dr. Kaushik Sarkar<\/strong> provides advanced, precise, and patient-friendly treatment for kidney stones and other urological conditions.<\/p><hr data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"649\" \/><h2 data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"680\">About Dr. Kaushik Sarkar<\/h2><p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"860\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"704\">Dr. Kaushik Sarkar<\/strong> is a highly qualified and experienced <strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"772\">Urologist and Uro Surgeon<\/strong> known for his expertise in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic urological surgeries.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"887\"><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"885\">Qualifications:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1047\"><li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"922\"><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"922\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"920\">MBBS (Calcutta University)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"967\"><p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"967\"><strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"965\">MS (General Surgery, IPGMER Kolkata)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1025\"><p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1025\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1023\">Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (England)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\"><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1047\"><strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1045\">MCh (Urology)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1268\">With extensive training in India and abroad, Dr. Sarkar has earned a reputation as one of the <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1172\">top urologists in Kolkata<\/strong>, providing world-class care in stone disease, prostate disorders, and reconstructive urology.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1307\">Understanding Kidney Stones<\/h2><p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1520\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1326\">Kidney stones<\/strong> (renal calculi) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can vary in size\u2014from small grains to large stones that block urine flow and cause severe pain.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1546\"><strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1544\">Common Causes:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1741\"><li data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1582\"><p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1582\">Low fluid intake or dehydration<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1624\"><p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1624\">High intake of salt or animal protein<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1659\"><p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1659\">Obesity or sedentary lifestyle<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1695\"><p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1695\">Family history of kidney stones<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1741\"><p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1741\">Certain medications or medical conditions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1770\"><strong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1768\">Typical Symptoms:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1965\"><li data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1811\"><p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1811\">Sharp pain in the lower back or side<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1843\"><p data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1843\">Pain radiating to the groin<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1874\"><p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1874\">Blood in urine (hematuria)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1912\"><p data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1912\">Burning sensation while urinating<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1941\"><p data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1941\">Frequent urge to urinate<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1965\"><p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1965\">Nausea and vomiting<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2029\">Kidney Stone Treatment Options by Dr. Kaushik Sarkar<\/h2><p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2180\">At his practice in <strong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2067\">South Kolkata<\/strong>, Dr. Sarkar provides both non-surgical and surgical options, depending on the size and location of the stones.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2213\"><strong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2211\">Treatment Approaches:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2761\"><li data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2353\"><p data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2241\"><strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2239\">Medical Management:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2353\"><li data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2290\"><p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2290\">Hydration therapy and dietary modification<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2353\"><p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2353\">Medications to dissolve small stones or relieve symptoms<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2761\"><p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2393\"><strong 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