ABOUT HOSPITALS PHYSICIANS PATIENTS TECHNOLOGY CAREERS CONTACT US (888) 252-6575 Kidney Stones INNOVATIVE KIDNEY STONE LASER TREATMENT OPTIONS What are Kidney Stones? CAUSES & TREATMENTS OF KIDNEY STONES Kidney Stones are crystal-like masses of salts, such as calcium oxalate, that form when the crystals precipitate in the urine inside the kidney. Stones can vary in size from a grain of sand to more than an inch in diameter. They build up gradually, and can be found anywhere in the urinary tract. A number of factors are thought to influence the development of kidney stones. Experts can only suggest the causes, which may include age, diet, climate, infection and metabolic disorders. When stones grow too large to pass out of the body naturally, they can obstruct normal urine flow and may cause sudden and severe pain. Other symptoms include bloody urine, burning during urination, infection, nausea and vomiting. Permanent relief can only be gained by removal of the stones. Connect with a HealthTronics Physician What Happens After a Lithotripsy Procedure? KIDNEY STONE TREATMENT TYPICALLY INCLUDES After the procedure, you will remain in the recovery area until the medication given during treatment wears off You may have temporary soreness, blotches or bruises on the back where the pressure wave enters the skin As the fragments of stone are passed from the kidney to the bladder, pain medication prescribed by your doctor should help with any discomfort A small percentage of patients may have severe pain from the failure of the stone fragments to pass, which should be discussed with your doctor Your urine may have a red tinge for several days after treatment Stone fragments should begin to pass within 24 hours of treatment, although delayed passage is not unusual If your stone is greater than one inch in diameter or if you have multiple stones that have an aggregate diameter greater than one inch, you may require more than one treatment You will receive specific written aftercare instructions when you are ready to go home Because you’ll receive medications during your treatment, you’ll be asked to have someone drive you home Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones Watch this video to learn more about treating kidney stones with minimally invasive lithotripsy. LEARN MORE No Procedure too Small Relief from kidney stones is commonly achieved with a simple and non-invasive procedure called lithotripsy. Using focused sound waves, your urologist can break down the stones so they can pass naturally. It’s a routine procedure, but one we take seriously, because your comfort and safety are important. Equipment Matters HealthTronics provides the equipment your urologist needs to break up kidney stones. We ensure these sophisticated and high-tech devices are maintained according to industry standards. We’re focused on maintaining the smoothest running fleet of devices available to ensure we’re there when you need us. Ready to Travel Even if you are in a remote community where your hospital or urologist does not have the proper equipment, chances are we can come to them. Ask your doctor about scheduling a procedure with a HealthTronics mobile lithotripsy unit for fast relief. FEEL BETTER SOONER WITH MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS Ready for an Incredible Patient Experience? Contact Us HealthTronics, Inc. 9825 Spectrum Drive, Bldg. 3 Austin, TX 78717 Info@HealthTronics.com (888) 252-6575 Site Map Home About News Events Careers Solutions Hospital Systems Physicians Technology Patients Search Specialties Urology Interventional Radiology Gynecology Otolaryngology Dermatology Plastic Surgery Orthopedics Podiatry Neurology About HealthTronics We offer a broad array of minimally invasive, mobile medical equipment for clinical applications that improve patient care and reduce costs to the healthcare system. © 2021 HealthTronics, Inc. Powered by Milk & Honey Marketing Corporate Compliance │ Code of Conduct │ Notice of Privacy Practices │ Privacy Policy for California Residents │Texas Notice Regarding Disclosure of Electronic PHI