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Lithotripsy is the use of high-energy shock waves to fragment and disintegrate kidney stones.
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What is the preparation for lithotripsy?
Prior to the lithotripsy procedure, a complete physical examination is done, followed by tests to determine the number, location, and size of the stone or stones. A test called an intravenous pyelogram, or IVP, is used to locate the stones.
How do Americans treat time?
they treat time as something extremely precious.
How will you feel immediately after a lithotripsy op?
I've had lithotripsy twice. I didn't feel well at all after them. I felt dizzy, and my side bothered me. I just wanted to close my eyes, but the nurse wants you to wake up and start moving. The symptoms eased gradually. I took a few days off work, and each day I felt gradually better. This is now the third day and I'm going back to work, but if I don't feel well there I'll leave at noon. I'm a bit concerned that there's blood and tiny blood clots in the urine still, but some websites say that can last a week or more. I don't think that tiny blood clots are something to worry about, though they say large blood clots are. There are just little pieces of blood that can be picked up with a tweezer, and don't look that big to me. In short, lithotripsy makes you feel lousy for a while but the feeling gradually decreases. As the pain decreased, the redness and skin irritation increased.
What can you do to treat onychomadesis?
you can treat onychomadesis by using a antimicrobial soaks or by treating underlying cause. you can treat onychomadesis by using a antimicrobial soaks or by treating underlying cause.
What is one way to treat water?
You don't actually treat water. Water is a main staple of the human diet and does not need to be treated. You can purify water, but not treat it.
Ultrasonic lithotripsy is a good way to treat what extremely painful condition?
Kidney Stones
What is the full name for lithotripsy?
the procedure is termed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
What is done prior to lithotripsy?
Prior to the lithotripsy procedure, a complete physical examination is performed, followed by tests
Are there alternatives to lithotripsy?
Before the advent of lithotripsy, surgery was used to remove kidney stones. This approach is uncommon today
What is the process of crushing stones?
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy is the destruction of a kidney stone through the use of ultrasonic waves?
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What is ESWL?
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
What is the recovery time for Ultrasonic lithotripsy surgery?
The recovery time for ultrasonic lithotripsy surgery will vary with each person. On average, the recovery time is less than 4 weeks.
What surgical procedure involves crushing a stone or calculus?
lithotripsy
Does a 4mm kidney stone require lithotripsy?
In some patients a 4mm kidney stone may not need lithotripsy, however, for some patients this may be too large to pass without assistance.
How soon after Lithotripsy can a person have it again?
How soon after lithotrypsy can a person have it again
When does lithotripsy require a stent?
Some patients may have a stent placed prior to the lithotripsy procedure. A stent is a plastic tube placed in the ureter which allows the passage of gravel and urine after the ESWL procedure is completed.
