Lithotripsy Treatment in India

Myra Roy, a 58-year-old retired school...

Myra Roy, a 58-year-old retired school librarian, had been experiencing intermittent, sharp pains in her lower back for months. Initially dismissing it as muscle strain from gardening, the pain became severe and unmistakably radiated to her groin. One evening, the pain was so intense it brought her to tears, accompanied by nausea. Her primary care physician ordered a CT scan, revealing a 7mm calcium oxalate stone lodged in her left ureter. Her urologist, Dr. Evans, explained that due to its size and location, it was unlikely to pass on its own. He recommended Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) as a non-invasive first option. Myra was anxious about the idea of 'blasting' her kidney but trusted her doctor. On the day of the procedure, she received light sedation. The experience was painless, though she felt a tapping sensation on her back. Afterwards, she was sore and passed gravel-like fragments over the next few days, which was uncomfortable but manageable with medication. A follow-up X-ray confirmed the stone was completely gone. Emotionally, Myra went from fearful and enduring constant low-grade anxiety about the next flare-up to feeling immense relief and reclaiming her active life. She was deeply grateful for the modern, non-surgical solution.