Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non invasive treatment option available for kidney stones less than 2 cms. Electromagnetic waves from outside the body are targeted on to the stone. These waves break the stones into small fragments of 3-5 mm, which are expected to pass out in the urine within couple of weeks.
Patients diagnosed with a kidney or an ureteric stone upto 2 cms in size can be treated by ESWL.
Non surgical treatment is always preferred over surgical treatment. ESWL is the most effective non surgical treatment for kidney stones with a success rates upto 90%.
You can walk from the next day and can return to normal lifestyle in 7 days.
In many cases, stones can cause swelling, infection of Kidney Stone, leading to severe Kidney Stone damage. Our urologists will be able to help you with multiple surgical & non-surgical Treatment options.
The Treatment has no effect on your sexual health. You can continue your normal activities post Treatment.