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Question #20144
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laser for kidney stone - #20144

Neil

I am feeling a bit lost and concerned after my recent appointment related to possible kidney stones. For the past few months, I've been having this horrible pain in my lower back and abdomen. At first, I thought it was just muscle strain, but then it became this intense, sharp pain that sometimes makes it hard to move. After some tests at the ER, the doctor mentioned that I have a couple of small kidney stones. They suggested that a laser for kidney stone removal might be necessary if they don’t go away on their own. I’m just trying to understand how this whole laser for kidney stone procedure actually works. Like, is it really safe? Will I be in a lot of pain afterward, or is it manageable? I’ve read about the laser for kidney stone being less invasive, which sounds great, but I’m really worried about complications or potential side effects. Plus, how long does recovery usually take after the laser for kidney stone treatment? I heard some people bounce back really quickly, but others had trouble. Any personal experiences or insights you guys could share would be super helpful. I’m hoping to maybe avoid surgery if possible, but if laser for kidney stone is the way to go, I wanna be prepared.

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