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Second lithotripsy done 2-14. toilet water sometimes clear to a tint of various shades. is this normal? does litho do damage to kidney cells?
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More likely ....: .. that the pink-tinged water is evidence of microscopic bleeding from residual or recurrent kidney stones. It's been a year and a half since you had the lithotripsy. Any injury to the kidney is almost always acute, i.e. immediately after the procedure and transient. I suggest you see your nephrologist/urologist for follow-up tests to check on the status of your kidney stones and kidney functon.
Answered 9/23/2015
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