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Question #12088
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Kidney stone laser - #12088

Aasha

I am worried about this kidney stone laser procedure I keep hearing about. A couple weeks ago, I had this intense pain in my lower back and abdomen that I thought was just muscle strain or something. Went to the ER, and turns out, yep, kidney stones! The doctor suggested using this kidney stone laser thing to break them up but I don’t really know what that means. I mean, how does this kidney stone laser work exactly? I read that it’s super common and didn't seem too invasive, but I can’t shake this feeling of anxiety. Are there side effects? My friend had this done and she said it was a walk in the park, but I’m just not feeling that chill about it. They say this kidney stone laser can get rid of the stones pretty efficiently, but what if it doesn't work for me? I'm also worried about the recovery. I heard stories where people still felt pain afterward. Whew, it's just overwhelming. Anyone here had this procedure? Any tips or thoughts on what to expect with the kidney stone laser?

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