Dr. Sujit Chowdhary is a leading Pediatric Urologist in Delhi-NCR. He currently serves as the Senior Consultant for Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Neurosurgery at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi since 2005. Dr. Sujit has professional experience of over 25 years in the field of Pediatric Urology with absolutely zero complaints.
It is very common for infants and kids to develop stone at some stage. Most stones are formed in the Kidney, ureter and Urinary tract. A stone is formed when residues of natural minerals and others in urine bind together to form a large and hard stone. The stone can be formed quickly as well as over a long period of time.
How do I know about various types of stones which can affect my child?
Calcium oxalate stone.
Calcium phosphate stone.
Stones made from acids like uric and amino acids.We recommend checking for these conditions in kids. And If it persists for a long time its an indication that something is wrong in the urinary tract system.
Low urine flow.Blocked urine flow.High sodium diet.Hyperoxaluria.Cystinuria.Kidney Infection in kids.We can recognise the urinary stone by the presence of one or more of these symptoms in our kids. And which refuse to go away with time.
Medical History- We will ask you about the medical history of stone in the family.
So it’s good to tell everything about it with an open mind.Physical examination- Our Doctor will check for the presence of any abnormal
structural formation through massage.Renal Scan- Renal ultrasound scan is a radiological test to determine the urinary
stone’s presence in a child’s urinary tract. A handheld device is slid over the skin
emitting sound waves through which pictures of the kidney, ureters and bladder
interiors are taken. It shows any abnormal growth in a kid’s internal organs.CT Scan- This is a much less advanced method in comparison to an ultrasound
scan. In a CT scan, a 3D machine shows the image and exact location of the
kidney stone.At our clinic we adopt a various painless method for stone removal which are:
Over the counter drug treatment- In these drugs, suggested by us like Ibuprofen
are recommended to lessen the pain.Extracorporeal shock waves Lithotripsy- This is the most advanced painless
technique of stone removal. In ESWL, focused shock waves are passed through
the urinary tract and bladder. It shows any abnormal development or blockage in
the kid’s urinary tracts and crushes it internally. The broken stone then passes
out of the body via urination.A necessary treatment when the stone is large in size and can’t pass out through urination. We use these methods as they require minimal surgery.
Ureteral stent- It is the most recommended surgery for a kid having a blocked
kidney and narrow ureter. A ureteral stent is a thin, soft and hollow tube placed
inside the ureter to keep it open. In the ureter, the top portion of the stent is
curled and sits in the kidney while the opposite end is curled inside the bladder. It
drains the urine from the kidney to the bladder when a kid can’t have normal
urine flow. After undergoing ESWL, the stent is placed for 7-14 days in a kid’s
body till its fully healed.Nephrostomy tube procedure- In this a small tube reaches the child’s kidney
through the skin insertion. We use this technique to drain all urine from the
kidney which is deposited outside the body.A kid needs to drink large amounts of water during the day to prevent the growth
of stone.Also, it is essential to maintain a good hygiene level and keep their genitals
clean.
Dr. Sujit Chowdhary best Pediatric Urologist in India with Zero Complaints in 25 years of professional practise.
