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Kidney stones - lithotripsy - dischargeAlternate NamesExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy - discharge; Shock wave lithotripsy - discharge; Laser lithotripsy - discharge; Percutaneous lithotripsy - discharge; Endoscopic lithotripsy - discharge; ESWL - discharge When You Were in the HospitalYou had lithotripsy, a medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in your kidney, bladder, or ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder). The waves break the stones into tiny pieces. What to Expect at HomeIt is normal to have a small amount of blood in your urine for a few days to a few weeks after this procedure. You may have pain and nausea when the stone pieces pass. This can happen soon after treatment and may last for 4 to 8 weeks. Self-careHave someone drive you home from the hospital. Rest when you get home. Most people can resume their regular daily activities 1 or 2 days after this procedure. Drink a lot of water in the weeks after treatment. This helps pass any pieces of stone that still have not passed. Learn how to prevent your kidney stones from coming back. See also: Kidney stones - self-care Take the pain medicine your doctor told you to take and drink a lot of water if you have pain. You may need to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines for a few days. You will probably be asked to strain your urine at home to look for stones. Your doctor or nurse will tell you how to do this. Any stones you find can be sent to a medical lab to be examined. You will be asked to visit your doctor for a follow-up appointment in the weeks after your lithotripsy. You may have a nephrostomy drainage tube and will need to take care of it. See also: Percutaneous urinary procedures - discharge When to Call the DoctorCall your doctor if you have:
ReferencesLingeman JE, Matlaga BR, Evan AP. Surgical management of upper urinary tract calculi. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology, 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2007:chap 44. Wen CC, Nakada SY. Treatment selection and outcomes: renal calculi. Urol Clin North Am. 2007;34(3):409-419. A Review Date: 1/13/2009
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