A member asked:

How long does it take for stones to pass after eswl?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Several weeks: After eswl, stone fragments may pass for up to 3 months, depending on the stone size and location.

Answered 6/17/2013

5.2k views

Thank
Dr. James Lin answered

Vary...: The timing of post-eswl stone passage could be as short as 1 week or as long as 2-3 months or longer or never.... Depending on load ; density of stones and eswl effectiveness to break/disintegrate them. So, patients for eswl have to be willing to commit themselves potentially for 1-3 additional procedures and, besides, bear with their related pain/discomfort. Detail? Ask urologist timely.

Answered 5/2/2014

4.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does eswl is possible for uterus stone of 6mm size?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

After you have eswl how long does it tak to pee the stones out ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the follow up care of kidney stone who is undergone eswl?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers