For kidney stone issues, more than 500,000 patients visit emergency departments annually. One in ten people, according to estimates, will have kidney stones at some point in their life. A kidney stone is a solid item that is created from urine-based compounds. Kidney stones can be made of calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, or cystine. Shockwave lithotripsy, uteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithomy, or nephrolithotripsy are all options for treating kidney stones. Severe lower back pain, blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, a fever, chills, and bad-smelling or murky urine are all common symptoms. Diverse wastes are dissolved in urine. Crystals start to develop when there is too much waste in too little liquid. The crystals draw in other substances and combine to produce a solid that will only grow unless it is eliminated from the body through urination. The kidney, the body's chief chemist, often eliminates these compounds in the urine. Most people's kidney stones are either washed out by adequate liquid or prevented from developing by other substances in urine. Calcium, oxalate, urate, cystine, xanthine, and phosphate are the substances that cause stones to develop.
Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension-related kidney disorders, glomerular diseases, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, and renal failure.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have persistent high blood pressure, diabetes with kidney complications, swelling in the legs or face, blood or protein in urine, abnormal kidney function tests, or symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
Yes. He offers comprehensive kidney transplant services, including pre-transplant evaluation, donor and recipient assessment, post-transplant care, and long-term follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.
Yes. Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder has extensive expertise in managing both Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), providing personalized treatment plans based on each patient's medical condition.
Yes. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and proper treatment can help protect kidney function and prevent complications.
He is an AIIMS-trained nephrologist with over 26 years of experience, international fellowship training, more than 40 research publications, and extensive expertise in dialysis and kidney transplantation. He has also served as Chairman and Head of leading nephrology departments in India.
Please bring your previous medical records, laboratory reports, imaging studies, current medications, blood pressure records, and any previous dialysis or transplant-related documents to help with an accurate evaluation.
You can book an appointment by calling the clinic, using the appointment form on the website, or contacting the hospital directly for consultation scheduling and availability.
