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Medical Conditions - Lithotripsy

Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses ultrasonic energy or shock waves to break up hardened masses in the body, such as stones in the kidney, parts of the ureter, and gallbladder. It makes them into tiny pieces of stones that can pass out of the body in the urine.

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I have severe stomach pain. Please look into my reports and tell me the cause.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What causes increased urination and blood in urine after the lithotripsy procedure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

I have a 9 mm kidney stone, so the doctor told me to do lithotripsy. Is there any side effect?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Left 9 mm proximal ureteric stone and three stones most massive at 7 mm in the left kidney. The stone density was 145 HU on the CT (computed tomography) report.

What medicines can reduce the size of the two punctate kidney stones?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Relax and do not worry. 0.03 to 0.07 inchstones in lower pole are very, very small in size.

How long does pain and discomfort last after lithotripsy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern.

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