Kidney Stones & Severe Side Pain
Hard mineral pebbles that form inside the kidneys and cause sudden, sharp flank pain when they block the flow of urine. Most stones can be cleared in one day with zero big cut on your body.
Symptom Assessment Checklist
Select each symptom you or your family member are experiencing right now.
Ticking 3 or more? Book a check-up.
Ticking multiple symptoms indicates an acute stone or urinary blockage. Quick evaluation prevents irreversible kidney damage.
What Is Happening Inside Your Body
Pictures do the explaining. See how a kidney stone causes sudden, sharp flank pain.
Minerals crystallize inside kidney tissue, forming a solid hard stone.
The stone drops into the ureter, blocking urine flow.
Urine builds up pressure, causing intense flank colic spasms.
Keyhole PCNL Surgery
Pencil-thin 1cm keyhole puncture to fragment and vacuum out large or complex kidney stones.
Flexible Laser RIRS
A hair-thin flexible scope enters through natural urinary channels; Holmium laser powders stone to dust.
ESWL Shockwave Therapy
High-energy acoustic soundwaves focused from outside the body crack small soft stones into fine passable sand.
Understanding Kidney Stones & Laser Removal
Dr. Athar Hameed demonstrates how stones are identified on scans and powdered using targeted Holmium laser technology.
Clinical discussion by Dr. Athar Hameed, Consultant Urologist at Farooq Hospital DHA, Lahore.
Your Recovery Timeline
What to expect from surgery hour to complete return to normal life. Realistic, transparent milestone tracking.
Surgery & Relief
Procedure completed in 30–60 minutes. Wake up in recovery with pain controlled. Acute colic pain is gone immediately.
Discharge Home
Any urinary catheter is removed. You are walking independently, having meals, and discharged home with oral medication.
Normal Routine
Return to desk work, driving, and routine social activities. Any temporary stent is removed painlessly in OPD in 2 minutes.
Full Activity
Resume gym, sports, and heavy lifting. Follow-up ultrasound verifies complete stone clearance and normal kidney function.
Kidney Stones: Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed answers regarding laser technology, stent management, prevention, and costs in Lahore.
How are kidney stones diagnosed accurately?
The gold standard is a non-contrast CT KUB scan. It identifies the exact size, density (Hounsfield units), and 3D location of every stone in minutes without injecting contrast dye. An initial ultrasound and urine test help detect acute hydronephrosis (kidney swelling) or infection.
What is the difference between RIRS and PCNL?
Will I need a urinary stent, and does removing it hurt?
A soft internal silicone tube (DJ stent) is often placed for 1 to 2 weeks to ensure urine flows smoothly and stone fragments exit without pain. Removing the stent is done in the OPD in less than 2 minutes using local anaesthetic gel and flexible cystoscopy with minimal discomfort.
Can kidney stones dissolve with medication alone?
Only pure uric acid stones can be medically dissolved by alkalizing the urine over several weeks. Calcium oxalate and phosphate stones (which comprise over 85% of cases in Pakistan) cannot be dissolved by medicine or traditional remedies and require laser or keyhole clearance if symptomatic.
How can I prevent kidney stones from coming back?
After stone clearance, we send the stone fragments for laboratory chemical analysis. Based on your stone composition, Dr. Athar provides targeted dietary guidance, fluid intake targets (minimum 3 liters/day in Lahore’s climate), and salt moderation to prevent recurrence.
What is the cost of laser stone removal in Lahore?
Cost depends on the exact technique required (ESWL soundwave, RIRS laser, or mini-PCNL) and hospital room preference. At Farooq Hospital DHA, we offer all-inclusive, transparent treatment packages with zero hidden charges. Share your scan on WhatsApp for a detailed estimate.
End Your Stone Pain in 24 Hours
Send your scan or ultrasound on WhatsApp now for priority triage with Dr. Athar Hameed at Farooq Hospital DHA, Lahore.
Farooq Hospital, DHA Branch Suite No. 21, OPD Block, 2nd Floor, Lahore
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