Symptoms that may need assessment
- Severe pain in the side, back or groin
- Blood in the urine
- Nausea or vomiting with pain
- Pain or burning when passing urine
- Frequent or urgent urination
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Kidney & urinary care
Kidney stones
Specialist assessment and minimally invasive treatment for stones in the kidney or urinary tract.
Understanding the condition
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form from substances in the urine. Some pass without intervention; others cause obstruction, infection or severe pain and need specialist treatment. The right approach depends on the stone’s size, position, composition and effect on kidney drainage.
How it may be assessed
- Clinical history and examination
- Urine and blood tests
- Ultrasound, X-ray or CT imaging when appropriate
- Review of stone size, location and obstruction
- Stone analysis or metabolic assessment for recurrent stones
Care may include
- Pain and symptom control
- Observation for stones likely to pass safely
- Ureteroscopy and laser stone treatment
- JJ stent insertion or removal
- Nephrolithotomy for selected larger stones
- Prevention planning for recurrent stones
When to seek urgent help
Do not wait when symptoms are severe.
Seek urgent medical care for stone symptoms with fever or chills, uncontrolled pain, persistent vomiting, reduced urine output, or feeling severely unwell.