Kidney Stone Removal Treatment in India

Anjali Verma, a 42-year-old accountant and...

Anjali Verma, a 42-year-old accountant and mother of two, had always been healthy. Her first sign of trouble was a sudden, excruciating pain in her right flank that radiated to her groin while she was helping her son with homework. Over the next 48 hours, she experienced nausea, visible blood in her urine, and couldn't find a comfortable position. A visit to the ER and a CT scan revealed a 7mm calcium oxalate stone lodged in her right ureter. Her urologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that due to its size and location, it was unlikely to pass on its own. He recommended a procedure called ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy. Anjali was terrified; the thought of a scope going inside her was overwhelming, and she worried about taking time off from her family and work. The procedure itself, under general anesthesia, was painless. She woke up with a stent in place, which caused discomfort and a constant urge to urinate for the next week. After the stent was removed, the relief was immediate. The flank pain was gone. Emotionally, she moved from a state of acute fear and vulnerability, feeling betrayed by her own body, to immense relief and gratitude. The experience made her prioritize hydration and her own health, transforming a painful crisis into a catalyst for positive change.