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Lithotripsy can cause some discomfort, but the level of pain varies among individuals. Many patients experience mild to moderate pain or cramping during and after the procedure, often described as similar to having a kidney stone. Pain relief medications are usually provided to help manage any discomfort. Overall, while it may be uncomfortable, most patients tolerate the procedure well.
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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 does lithotripsy treat?
Lithotripsy is the use of high-energy shock waves to fragment and disintegrate kidney stones.
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
How can remove CALCIUM-OXALITE STONES from kidney?
You have to get out the stone by operative method in normal course. The extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy is also an alternative as per the books. The calcium oxalate stones are very painful affair.
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
Why might one get a kidney stones treatment?
Kidney stones can be left alone to eventually pass through naturally if they are small, but a large one can block urine flow and be extremely painful. Large ones can be broken up by shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy.
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
