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What do you suggest if my doctor said only ultrasound blasting & no other medications can get rid of kidney stones. is it true ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Go for it: Medical treatment of kidney stones will usually disappoint you. I'm sorry somebody characterized lithotripsy as "blasting." It's saved many people's lives and many more a tremendous amount of pain.
Answered 7/23/2014
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Uric acid: Hello,the only type of kidney stone that can be dissolved with prescription medication is uric acid stone. 4 out of 5 stones are calcium and not dissolvable.They can only pass spontaneously or removed by minimally invasive surgery or "blasted"as you say by lithotripsy.The option will depend on size,location & other factors. Listen to your doctor's advice.Good luck to you.
Answered 8/13/2014
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