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Question #11862
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Laser therapy for kidney stone - #11862

Aasha

I am really confused about my situation right now. Last month, I was hit with this horrible pain in my side and after a scan, they discovered I have a kidney stone. Talk about a surprise! I was just having dinner and BOOM, I can't even describe the level of discomfort. My doctor suggested we might consider laser therapy for kidney stone treatment, saying it's less invasive compared to traditional methods. Honestly, I never even heard of this before. I did some reading, and it sounds like laser therapy for kidney stone options could break them up into tiny pieces, making them easier to pass, which seems less scary than other procedures. but... how does that really work? Is it effective? My best friend had surgery for her stones, and I don't wanna go thru anything like that. ALSO, I've seen mixed reviews online about laser therapy for kidney stone cases—some people say it was a game-changer, while others complain about complications. Can anyone share their experiences? Like, is there a chance of something going wrong? I mean, my doctor seems confident, but I just want to know if this is truly the best route. I'd love to hear from anyone who’s gone thru this before!

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