Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy generally does not require hospitalization, but may require hospitalization if there is localized damage to the kidneys causing bleeding symptoms or if the process of stone removal causes infection symptoms.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a commonly used method for treating stones. The principle is that the shock wave generated outside the body focuses on the stone in the body to make it crushed, and then discharged to achieve the therapeutic purpose of the treatment method. This treatment is generally less damaging to the human body, so it does not require hospitalization for observation.
After the extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment of stones, need a certain period of time to follow the urine out of the body, the patient can go home after drinking more water, appropriate activities to promote stone removal, and closely observe the situation of stone removal can be.
In the process of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, there may be localized damage to the kidneys causing bleeding symptoms, or the process of lithotripsy may cause infections, which in turn may cause symptoms such as low back pain, fever, and hematuria, and so on, and require hospitalization to receive intravenous antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment, pain relief and other symptomatic treatments. Surgery may also be required for severe kidney injury or cardiovascular events.
If urinary stones are present, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ECT) is recommended, and patients are advised to consult a specialized hospital.