what are the side effects of radiation used in lithotripsy
hello there are enough studies and literature which prove that though there is radiation exposure during it computed tomography scan in the removal of kidney stone it is in low dose and chances of cancer do not increase so do not worry about that I do not think removing kidney to escape from radiation exposure is a good option you should not think of that if there is again stone formation then there is a treatment called ultrasound guided lithotripsy eswl which can break your stone from outside without any radiation exposure so you can do eswl extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy if required later but no need to remove the kidney
hello doctor I am 24 years old I had my kidney stone removed a year ago for causing mild hydronephrosis at my right kidney during the treatment I was exposed to full of radiation abdominal it scan lithotripsy fluoroscope and another fluoroscope during stent insertion I am not sure how the doctor manages the radiation I did my treatment abroad and it is not really a well developed country he might not even care bout it I studied some about radiation when I was in dental school so I am very scared of the side effects so if I am to have another case of hydronephrosis should I just remove the kidney rather than undergoing such radiation which may cause me high risk of future cancer because as you can see I am still so young and I just started my career what do you suggest do the pros outweigh the cons or vice versa is there another less risky treatment in terms of radiation how about invasive treatment is the risk higher aside from the slow healing and I am serious about the removal if indeed it has lower radiation risk even though I know kidney is very important please suggest