Urology

Typical signs are sudden severe pain in the flank or lower back that comes in waves, may move toward the groin, and often comes with nausea or blood in the urine. An ultrasound or CT confirms the stone’s size and position, which decides whether it can pass on its own or needs a procedure.

No. Mild urinary symptoms from prostate enlargement are often managed with medication and simple measures such as adjusting evening fluids. Surgery — usually a laser or endoscopic procedure — is considered for troublesome symptoms that do not improve, retention of urine, or complications.

Blood in the urine should always be checked, even if it happens once and is painless. Causes range from infection and stones to prostate problems and, less commonly, tumours of the bladder or kidney. Evaluation usually includes a urine test, ultrasound, and sometimes a cystoscopy.

The urologist looks for an underlying reason — incomplete bladder emptying, stones, diabetes, or post-menopausal changes — with a few tests and a scan. Management combines treating any cause with preventive measures such as hydration, hygiene advice, and, in selected cases, low-dose preventive medication.

Yes. Laser stone surgery (RIRS) and other minimally invasive techniques are used at Prime Hospital, Kondhwa, for stones that will not pass on their own. These approaches usually mean no external cut, a short stay, and a quicker return to normal activity than open surgery.