Lithotripsy in India – A cost effective option for medical tourists seeking affordable lithotripsy

Dec. 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Medical tourism in India has grown by leaps and bounds. Owing to the world class treatment available at some of the best hospitals in India along with latest technology and infrastructure, India has become one of the most sought after destinations among medical tourists looking for quality medical treatment.

Lithotripsy is one of the latest technology driven treatments now available in India at affordable costs.

What you should know about Lithotripsy?

What is Lithotripsy

“Lithotripsy” – The term has been derived from Greek words which mean breaking stone. Lithotripsy is a medical procedure which involves use of shock waves to break up hardened masses in the kidney, ureter or bladder.

Medically known as Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), lithotripsy is also known by other names such as Laser Lithotripsy, Percutaneous lithotripsy, Shock wave lithotripsy and Endoscopic lithotripsy. The treatment is highly effective in breaking up stones from kidneys and ureters without having you to undergo surgery for removing stones. ESWL sends shock waves which break your kidney stones into small pieces that easily pass out through urinary tract on their own.

When is lithotripsy needed?

Lithotripsy is done when the stones in your kidney cause

·         Pain

·         Bleeding

·         Kidney damage

·         Urinary Tract Infection

How is lithotripsy performed?

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy is the commonest procedure by which you can get rid of kidney stones. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis and takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

For the procedure you would be made to lie on an examination table on a water filled cushion. You would be given sedatives, antibiotics and pain killers prior to the procedure. ESWL are then passed through your body to hit the targeted kidney stones. These waves break up the kidney stones into tiny pieces which would be drained out of your body through urine. A catheter would be placed into your bladder until the tiny stones are drained out of your body.

Your recovery after Lithotripsy in India (http://www.indicure.com/uro_surgery/lithotripsy.htm)

As the procedure is straight forward, you would be discharged from the hospital the same day of treatment. After 2-3 days, you can resume your daily activities. You would be advised to drink a plenty of water so as to drain out the tiny kidney stones through urine.

Lithotripsy treatment cost in India (http://www.indicure.com/uro_surgery/lithotripsy.htm)

Lithotripsy in India is done at some of the best hospitals in association with the most experienced doctors who have years of experience of performing the procedure. The cost of lithotripsy in India is much affordable and available at a cost much lesser than what you would pay for lithotripsy in many western countries.

The cost of lithotripsy in India varies with the hospital facility, city and surgeon you choose to undergo the procedure with.

About Us

IndiCure is the leading medical travel planner for lithotripsy treatment in India. We have served hundreds of clients from more than 30 countries who have chosen to undergo various medical procedures in association with the most experienced doctors in India. We know your requirements well and have been consistently helping medical tourists make an informed decision for their medical treatment in India.

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