Stone symptoms
Severe loin pain, recurrent stone episodes, blood in the urine or infection risk may need specialist review.
Short-notice appointments may be available
For urgent or last-minute appointment enquiries, please call the relevant secretary team so availability can be checked quickly. Timing is subject to hospital and clinical availability.
For urgent or last-minute appointment enquiries, please call the relevant secretary team so availability can be checked quickly. Timing is subject to hospital and clinical availability.
Private consultant urology care
Laser Kidney Stone Treatment in Birmingham
Kidney stone treatment depends on the size, position and symptoms caused by the stone. Mr Syed Ali Shahzad provides private assessment and treatment planning for kidney stones, including ureteroscopy and laser stone treatment where appropriate.
Imaging review
CT, ultrasound or previous scan reports help guide whether monitoring or active treatment is needed.
Treatment planning
Options may include observation, ureteroscopy, laser fragmentation and prevention advice.
Private kidney stone treatment planning
Some kidney stones pass without surgery, while others can cause blockage, infection, severe pain or repeated symptoms. Treatment decisions depend on stone size, location, kidney drainage, infection risk and the patient’s overall health.
What assessment may involve
- Review of pain episodes, previous stones and current symptoms
- Review of CT, ultrasound or other imaging
- Urine and blood tests where clinically appropriate
- Discussion of ureteroscopy and laser fragmentation where suitable
- Advice on reducing future stone risk
Urgent kidney stone symptoms
Seek urgent help if stone pain is severe or uncontrolled, if you have fever, shivers, vomiting, feel very unwell or are unable to pass urine.
Symptom guidance
Useful guides for patients with kidney stone symptoms and treatment questions.
About the author: This page is written and clinically reviewed by Mr Syed Ali Shahzad, a Birmingham-based consultant urological and robotic surgeon. Book a private consultation to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.