Kidney Lithotripsy Side Effects. Bleeding around the kidney infection. Lithotripsy is a medical routine in which shock waves are used to break the kidney stones gall bladder stones or the stones that are formed in the ureter lithotripsy makes sure that the hardened masses in the different organs are reduced to tiny pieces that can be easily carried by urine outside the body.
People who have a family history of kidney stones those who live in areas with soft water and those who are frequently dehydrated are at higher risk of stone formation. We are going to talk about the need for lithotripsy the possible side effects of the process and in some cases the causes of severe pain after lithotripsy. Many people develop stones in their kidneys gall bladders and ureters.
Between seven and 10 of every 1 000 hospital admissions are related to kidney stones.
Side effects of lithotripsy although shock wave lithotripsy has largely been considered a benign treatment over the last several years many rare but serious side effects have been discovered. More serious problems are less likely but can include. We also cover the possible risks and side effects. People who have a family history of kidney stones those who live in areas with soft water and those who are frequently dehydrated are at higher risk of stone formation.