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Need Insight On Lithotripsy And The Time Needed To Recover From That
I am scheduled for lithotripsy next week for a 5mm kidney stone. I have had only mild and infrequent pain from the stone. I am very nervous about the lithotripsy and considering cancelling as I've heard horror stories about how painful it can be. How long is the recovery time from this?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, let me assure you, that a 5mm kidney stone is best left alone.
More than 90% stones of that size will flush out, by drinking about 15 glasses liquids daily.
Also, take potassium, magnessium citrate syrup or tablets, thrice daily.
Repeat the ultrasound scan after 1 month, to confirm, that the stone is out.
A lithotripsy is advised for stones above 8mm size, with symptoms.
There're different types of lithotripsy. Nothing to worry about.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, let me assure you, that a 5mm kidney stone is best left alone.
More than 90% stones of that size will flush out, by drinking about 15 glasses liquids daily.
Also, take potassium, magnessium citrate syrup or tablets, thrice daily.
Repeat the ultrasound scan after 1 month, to confirm, that the stone is out.
A lithotripsy is advised for stones above 8mm size, with symptoms.
There're different types of lithotripsy. Nothing to worry about.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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