Review of treating kidney stones with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

A kidney stone that was treated a long time ago has recurred, so I received medical consultation and treatment.
It was very difficult the first time I missed, and the only procedure I could undergo was endoscopy due to the location and condition of the absence.
Recurrent stones could be treated with shock wave therapy, making the treatment much more comfortable and simple.
It's been a few years since then. I had a kidney stone once before, quite a long time ago. At that time, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) was available, but due to the location of my stone, I couldn't use ESWL. So, I had no choice but to undergo endoscopic treatment. About 2 to 3 years ago, the kidney stone recurred, and this time, fortunately, I was able to undergo ESWL. I had only heard about it before, so I was somewhat hopeful, and since I was told I wouldn't need to be hospitalized, I thought it would be quite convenient. First of all, since I didn't need to stay in the hospital, it took less time, and the pain wasn't as severe as I expected. I had it done twice; some people may have it once, twice, three times, or even five times. In my case, I had it twice—once from the back and once from the abdomen. The one from the back was quite easy and painless. I would describe the sensation as feeling like a continuous, periodic, stinging tap, about 10 to 15 centimeters in size. The back treatment was bearable, but I did feel some mild pain in the abdominal area. After the treatment, I was told there might be blood in my urine, but it didn't last long, and the color wasn't very dark. It was a very quick treatment that didn't require hospitalization, which made me feel it was very efficient. To prevent recurrence, I am trying to drink more water, and I recommend you consider this treatment if you ever develop stones.