stone operation by laser - #21000
I am a bit worried about my condition and hoping you can help. Last week I started having some really intense pain in my lower back, like, I thought it was just a muscle strain or something but then I ended up at the ER. They did a CT scan and turns out I have a couple of kidney stones. Ughh, not what I wanted to hear. The doctor mentioned possible treatment options, but I have been reading about this stone operation by laser thing. I know they break the stones up using a laser, but I'm not sure how it works, like, is it safe? I mean, I'm nervous about any surgery honestly. Is it painful? I've heard mixed things about recovery after a stone operation by laser too—some say it's quick, others say it can take time to bounce back. What about side effects? I tend to worry about those. Also, how does this laser treatment compare to other methods, like the traditional ones? Is stone operation by laser really the best option? Any advice or experiences would be super appreciated!!
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