How much would be the cost for these recommended medicines?
2006-08-19 20:43:20 · 2 answers · asked by juliusnunag 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
For kidney and other urinary stones, it is recommended that you drink plenty of water in the weeks following the treatment, as this will help you to pass the stone fragments and prevent a recurrence. You may experience pain and nausea when the fragments pass, which begins soon after treatment and may last for up to 4-8 weeks. Taking a painkiller and drinking lots of water will help relieve symptoms. It is normal to have a small amount of blood in your urine for a few days to weeks after the procedure.
Depending on the type of lithotripsy, you may need antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines for a few days. If the stones are in your urinary system, you will probably be asked to strain your urine at home so any stones that are found can be sent to the lab for examination.
You will be asked to visit your doctor for a follow-up appointment in the weeks following the lithotripsy. (For example, this might include a kidney X-ray to determine if kidney stones are still present.)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy is not without risks. The shock waves themselves, as well as cavitation bubbles formed by the agitation of the urine medium can lead to capillary damage, renal parenchymal or subcapsular hemorrhage. This can lead to long-term consequences such as renal failure and hypertension. Overall complication rates of ESWL range from 5-20%.
Please see the webpages for more details on Lithotripsy.
2006-08-19 22:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a terrific question to ask your DOCTOR!!! Give 'em a call.
2006-08-19 20:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋