Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
2nd time kidney stones w/in 10mos. 1x: 3mm-stuck in l distal ureter & 6mm-l kidney. 2x: 5mm & 2mm-l kidney & 5mm-r kidney. do i get lithotripsy again?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: Lithotripsy's results depend on the size and location of the stones along the urinary tract. However, equally importantly, you need to be investigated to figure out why you are having recurrent stones, and take appropriate measures like increased water intake (and, possibly other medications) that should reduce your risk of future stones.
Answered 10/9/2015
5.2k views
Litho: Eswl or ureteroscopy are options. Need a metabolic eval for stones given # of epidodes.
Answered 7/16/2018
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
SUFFERING OXALATE STONE BLOCKING TOP 1/3 OF ONE KIDNEY...LASER LITHOTRIPSY DID NOT GET IT ALL...NOW HAVE VENOUS STASIS AND HYPERTENSION...WAITING FOR ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a 5mm stone that is stuck in the ureter, just outside the bladder. It needs to be removed. I wanted to avoid the invasiveness of a cytoscope. Is lithotripsy a good alternative? Is it better to have lithotripsy or a cytoscope to remove the stone. Li
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
After kidney stones are removed by lithotripsy --how long will your kidney hurt afterwards?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
14 kidney stones & 2 lithotripsy procedures. No passing or breaking up. What procedure would be recommended next?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
5 mm. kidney stone that has been sitting at the top of the ureter for 9 days. Urologist recommends Lithotripsy. Reasonable or useless to tough it out?
Large kidney stone in kidney. Deciding between a laser lithotrypsy or arthroscopic direct removal. Ureter stents very uncomfortable for me. Thoughts?
What to do if I have a kidney stone, and may have to get a lithotripsy. does it hurt?
Scientists have discovered any other alternatives to get rid of kidney stones other than surgery or lithotripsy?
I believe that I have scar tissue in my penis from kidney stones and lithotripsy. Should I get this taken care of?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
