Kidney and urinary stones: treatment in Rabat
Urinary stones are crystals that form in the kidney and can travel into the ureter or bladder. They sometimes cause renal colic, an intense pain that needs prompt care. At Dr Najib Abakka's practice in Rabat, treatment is chosen according to the stone's size, location and composition.
Conditions we treat
- Kidney stones
- Ureteral stones and renal colic
- Bladder stones
- Recurrent stones: assessment and prevention
When should you see a doctor about kidney stones?
- Sudden, severe flank pain spreading to the abdomen or groin
- Blood in the urine
- Burning or frequent urination
- Nausea or vomiting along with the pain
- Fever with flank pain: seek urgent care
Assessment and diagnosis
Diagnosis relies on a clinical examination, urine analysis and imaging, especially a non-contrast CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, the reference test, or ultrasound. Stone analysis and blood and urine tests then guide the prevention of recurrences.
Treatments offered, depending on the stone
- Medical treatment and monitoring of small stones that may pass on their own
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Ureteroscopy for ureteral stones
- Flexible laser ureteroscopy for kidney stones
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large kidney stones
- Double-J stent placement when the kidney needs draining
- Treatment of bladder stones
Frequently asked questions
Can a kidney stone pass on its own?
Yes, small stones (generally under 5 to 6 mm) often pass spontaneously with pain relief. Larger stones, or persistent pain, infection or a blocked kidney, require urological treatment.
Is renal colic with fever an emergency?
Yes. Fever with renal colic may signal an infection behind a stone blocking the flow of urine. Seek urgent care, as the kidney often needs to be drained quickly.
How can you prevent stones from coming back?
Drinking enough water throughout the day is the main measure. Depending on the stone type, dietary advice (salt, animal protein…) and sometimes specific treatment are offered after an assessment.
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Learn moreDr Najib Abakka's Urology Clinic in Rabat
Dr Najib Abakka's practice is located in Hassan, Rabat.
A urologist in downtown Rabat
Located in Hassan, near the Police Prefecture, the practice is easy to reach from all over Rabat and the surrounding area. We regularly see patients coming from:
- Agdal
- Hay Riad
- Souissi
- Salé
- Témara
- Kénitra