Your Treating Clinician
Ask the clinic which clinician will assess your condition, their qualifications, and where any recommended procedure will take place.
Surgery Details
Kidney stones can cause pain, blood in the urine or a blockage. Treatment depends on the size and location of the stone, symptoms, infection risk and kidney health.
Some stones pass without a procedure. Other options may include medicines or procedures such as ureteroscopy, shock wave treatment or percutaneous surgery. A urologist can advise which is suitable.
Specialized Surgical Approach
Ask your clinician how the stone was identified, whether a procedure is needed, where treatment would take place and what follow-up imaging may be required.
For general information, see National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Kidney stone treatment. Your treating clinician can advise on your individual care.
Common Symptoms
Treatment and Follow-Up
Choose a Treatment
Stone size, location and your health help determine whether observation or a procedure is appropriate.
Plan Recovery
Recovery varies by procedure. Ask when you can return to work and normal activities.
Review Stone Clearance
Your clinician may recommend follow-up tests and, if a stent is placed, explain when it should be removed.
Questions for Your Consultation
Can the stone pass?
Review size and location
Which treatment fits?
Compare available options
What risks matter?
Ask about pain and infection
How will we follow up?
Plan tests and prevention