Kidney Stones in Children – Child Kidney Specialist in Dhaka

If your child has severe side pain, blood in urine, painful urination, or repeated urine infections, kidney stones may be a possible cause. Early evaluation helps relieve symptoms and protect kidney health.

Associate Professor Dr. Gulshan Nigar Chaudhury

MBBS (DMC), FCPS (Pediatrics)
Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology (National University Hospital-NUH, Singapore)
Dialysis & Kidney Transplant Training (Montreal Children’s Hospital, Canada)
Associate Professor, Pediatric Nephrology
Bangladesh Shishu (Children’s) Hospital & Institute
Consulting at Continental Hospital PLC and Prescription Point

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What Are Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys or urinary tract. Although more common in adults, children can also develop kidney stones.

Stones can cause:

Severe pain
Blood in urine
Urine infection
Difficulty passing urine

Early diagnosis helps prevent complications.

Common Symptoms of Kidney Stones in Children

Your child may have kidney stones if you notice:

Frequent urge to urinate

Nausea or vomiting

Blood in urine (red, pink, or brown urine)

Pain during urination

Sudden severe pain in the side or lower back

Pain spreading toward the lower abdomen or groin

Repeated urine infections

Younger children may only show irritability or abdominal pain. Persistent or severe symptoms should be evaluated.

When Is It Urgent?

Seek medical care promptly if:

Pain is severe and persistent
Fever is present with urinary symptoms
Your child is vomiting repeatedly
Urine output decreases
There is heavy blood in the urine

These symptoms may indicate blockage or infection and require urgent attention.

What Happens During Specialist Evaluation?

During consultation, the doctor may:

Review symptoms and pain history
Check blood pressure
Examine the abdomen and back
Review urine and blood test results
Assess kidney function

Further evaluation depends on clinical findings.

Tests Commonly Used for Evaluation

Tests may include:

Urine routine examination
Urine microscopy
Urine calcium testing
Blood tests (kidney function, electrolytes)
Kidney and bladder ultrasound

Additional imaging may be advised if necessary. Not every child requires all tests.

Treatment of Kidney Stones in Children

Treatment depends on the size and location of the stone and may include:

Increasing fluid intake
Pain management
Referral for procedural treatment if the stones are large.
Medication to help pass small stones
Treating infection if present

Many small stones pass naturally with proper medical guidance.

Can Kidney Stones Damage the Kidney?


If stones cause blockage or repeated infection, they may affect kidney function.
Early diagnosis helps:

Prevent obstruction

Reduce infection risk

Protect kidney health

Lower recurrence risk

How to Help Prevent Kidney Stones

Preventive steps may include:

  • Encouraging adequate water intake
  • Reducing excess salt in the diet
  • Managing metabolic conditions
  • Treating urine infections early
  • Monitoring children with a family history

Prevention reduces recurrence risk.

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Book a Pediatric Kidney Consultation

If your child has severe side pain, blood in urine, painful urination, or repeated urine infections, kidney stones may be a possible cause. Early evaluation helps relieve pain, prevent complications, and protect kidney health.

Consult with Dr. Gulshan Nigar Chaudhury, Pediatric Nephrologist, for expert evaluation and care of childhood kidney and swelling-related conditions. You can choose between an in-person consultation or a convenient video consultation from home.

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