Clinical facts used in this section
Treatment for Kidney Stones
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Treatment decisions depend on stone size, location and type; some small stones may pass without treatment.
- Larger stones, blockage of the urinary tract or severe pain may require urgent treatment.
- Options to remove or break up stones include shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy; ureteroscopy may be same-day, while percutaneous nephrolithotomy may require several days in hospital.
Diagnosis of Kidney Stones
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Assessment can include medical history, an examination, laboratory tests and imaging.
- Urine and blood tests can help identify minerals associated with stones; CT imaging can show stone size, location and possible blockage.
Enlarged prostate
NHS
- Urinary symptoms can include difficulty starting, weak or interrupted flow, urgency and frequent urination.
- Symptoms should be checked because they can have causes other than an enlarged prostate; inability to urinate, painful urination or blood in urine needs urgent advice.
- Treatment depends on symptoms and may include monitoring, medicines or surgery.
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that may cause urinary symptoms.
- A clinician may use medical history, examination, laboratory tests and other investigations to assess symptoms and discuss treatment.
Based on patient information from National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and NHS and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Content last reviewed 26 October 2026. India-specific prices remain indicative until confirmed in a written provider quote.
Treatment information
Kidney Stone Treatment
Kidney stone treatment is selected after reviewing the stone’s size, location, type and symptoms. Some small stones pass without a procedure; stones that block urine flow or cause severe pain may need urgent treatment. A urologist should review current symptoms and imaging before travel is considered.
Prostate Enlargement (BPH) Treatment
Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can cause a weak urine stream, difficulty starting or frequent and urgent urination. These symptoms can have other causes, so assessment is important. An enlarged prostate does not always need treatment; options depend on symptoms and clinical findings.