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Question #21957
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laser stone treatment - #21957

Mira

I am really worried about my situation right now. I’ve been dealing with some intense pain in my lower back for a while now, and after a couple of tests, my doctor said that I have kidney stones. Ugh, the idea of dealing with them makes me cringe! They mentioned something called laser stone treatment as an option to break them down, but honestly, I don't know much about it. Like, how does the laser stone treatment even work? Is it supposed to be super effective? My friend had some pretty bad experiences with traditional surgery for her stones, so I’m kind of scared, honestly. I mean, are there any complications with laser stone treatment? I read somewhere that recovery can vary after getting laser stone treatment, and I need to get back to my normal life ASAP. Also, I’m curious, do you guys think this treatment is suitable for all sizes of stones? Mine are about 6mm, and I feel like that’s kind of big? I’m hoping this laser stone treatment can help me avoid worse options, but I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences if you've been through it yourself. Thanks for any help!

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