{"id":35347,"date":"2026-11-12T08:06:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T08:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jivrajhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=35347"},"modified":"2026-11-12T14:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:06:02","slug":"kidney-stone-and-prostate-treatment-in-ahmedabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jivrajhealthcare.org\/blog\/kidney-stone-and-prostate-treatment-in-ahmedabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Stone and Prostate Treatment in Ahmedabad: Causes, Symptoms and When to See a Urologist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Kidney stones and prostate problems are among the most common reasons people consult a urologist in Ahmedabad. Early symptoms are often ignored because of hesitation, lack of awareness or the habit of taking a painkiller and moving on. This article is based on an episode of Navu Jivan Navo Naato, Tandurast Vaato, the health awareness podcast by Dr. Jivraj Mehta Hospital, in which writer and poet Ankit Trivedi spoke with urologist Dr. Neel Patel<\/strong><\/a>. It covers why stones form, how stone pain feels, which prostate symptoms men should not ignore, and how simple daily habits can support kidney health. At Jivraj Healthcare in Ahmedabad, patients can consult the urology department<\/strong><\/a> for these concerns.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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

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What Are Kidney Stones and Why Do They Form?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form when urine becomes too concentrated or when the body does not process certain substances normally. Although they are commonly called kidney stones, they can be found anywhere in the urinary tract, including the kidney, the ureter (the tube that carries urine to the bladder) and the urinary bladder.<\/p>

Dr. Neel Patel shares that a large share of patients seen in a urology OPD come with stone related problems. Urology covers the complete urinary tract, so a urologist evaluates the kidneys, ureters, bladder and, in men, the prostate gland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Genetic and Metabolic Factors<\/strong><\/h3>

When stones appear at a young age, for example in the teens or twenties, genetic factors may play an important role. Certain inherited traits affect how the body handles minerals. People with such a tendency may form stones again within a few years if diet and fluid habits are not changed.<\/p>

One metabolic cause is hypocitraturia, which means low citrate in the urine. Citrate helps prevent crystals from joining together, so a person with low citrate may form stones more easily than someone else eating the same food. A urine analysis helps the urologist identify such causes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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

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Hot Climate and Dehydration<\/strong><\/h3>

Stones are seen more often in hot and humid regions such as Gujarat. Heavy sweating combined with low water intake makes urine concentrated, allowing minerals to settle. People who work outdoors or in hot conditions need to pay special attention to their fluid intake.<\/p>

Diet and Excess Salt<\/strong><\/h3>

According to Dr. Neel Patel, excess salt is one of the most common dietary contributors. Salt is not only what we add at the table. Processed food, maida items, bakery products, pickles, papad and ketchup contain a lot of hidden salt. Adding extra salt to buttermilk or salad adds to the load.<\/p>

Foods rich in oxalate, such as spinach, tomatoes, okra (bhinda), almonds and cashews, may contribute to stones in people who are already prone to them. Such people may be advised to eat these foods in moderation rather than every day. Red meat and eggs are high in purines, which can raise uric acid levels and increase the risk of uric acid stones.<\/p>

Structural and Medical Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>

Some people have a structural problem in the kidney from birth. Others may develop a narrowing (stricture) in the urinary tube, for example after radiation treatment. In older men, an enlarged prostate can prevent the bladder from emptying fully. In each of these situations, urine stays stagnant and stones can form more easily.<\/p>

Repeated urinary tract infections, which are more common in people with diabetes, may lead to infection related stones. A problem with the parathyroid glands, which help regulate calcium in the body, can lead to calcium stones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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

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