laser treatment for kidney - #19099
I am feeling super confused about what’s going on with my kidneys. A few weeks ago, I started having this weird pain in my side and it got really bad, like I couldn't sleep. Finally went to the doc and after a bunch of tests, they said I might have some stones. Ugh. I heard about laser treatment for kidney stones but didn’t really know what it was all about. They mentioned something called lithotripsy or something like that, and I’m not sure if that's the right path for me. I’m worried about the risks, like does laser treatment for kidney hurt? Recovery time? How effective is laser treatment for kidney stones anyway? I mean are most people able to resume normal life quickly after? My friend said she read some horror stories online about complications, and now I'm kind of freaking out. Like, should I be asking my doctor more specific questions about laser treatment for kidney stones or just trust them to know what's best? I really don't wanna go through some painful procedure if there's a simpler fix or something. Any advice?
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