"Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive surgical procedure to break up stones inside the urinary tract, bile ducts, or pancreatic duct with shock waves generated by a machine called a lithotripter. ESWL is usually considered safe. The shock waves target the stones precisely and do not cause any damage to the surrounding organs and tissues.
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Can the size of stone increases after ESWL?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my ESWL done 14 days ago. I was not completely sedated and felt some pain so I was shaking a bit. The day after ESWL, I started feeling severe pain in kidney, irritation and burning in stomach. Pain was dealt with but burning in stomach continued and I was constipated too. Due to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Post ESWL (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) the stone fragments need to be flushed out by the kidney. So, you need to have lots of fluids. Adding a painkiller and an alpha blocker to relax your ureters will help clear the fragments. Pain can occur after ESWL due t... Read Full »
Can extracorporeal shockwave therapy damage my testis?
Query: Hi doctor, Can extracorporeal shockwave therapy damage your testis? I have undergone five sessions of shock therapy at the perineal area, done by a urologist as he suspected me to have chronic prostatitis. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If meticulously done, extracorporeal shock wave therapy does not cause any damage to testes. Can you please tell me what kind of damage to testes are you talking about? Thanks and regards. Read Full »