laser treatment for kidney stones - #21532
I am just feeling super anxious about my situation. Last month, I had this terrible pain in my lower back and thought it was just a muscle strain or something, but after a trip to the ER, they diagnosed me with kidney stones. Crazy, right? They said they're pretty big ones too, and the doc mentioned something about the possibility of laser treatment for kidney stones. Now I’m left wondering if that is the best option! I've read several mixed things about laser treatment for kidney stones. Some forums say it’s pretty effective and others mention risks? I had a CT scan that showed multiple stones, but no one really explained everything clearly. Recently, I heard that recovery can be quick with laser treatment for kidney stones but I still worry about pain management afterward. Friends say it sounds scary but what if I don’t get the surgery? Like, is there a chance they will just pass naturally? Or do I just go for the laser treatment for kidney stones now and deal with the aftermath later? Any insight would help!
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