Rocky Mount is a city in Edgecombe and Nash counties in the coastal plain region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Although it was not formally incorporated until February 28, 1907, the North Carolina community that became the city of Rocky Mount dates from the beginning of the 19th century. The first post office in the area opened in 1816.
Lithotripsy to Treat Kidney Stones. This procedure is most effective for stones in the kidney or upper ureter. Lithrotripsy uses an instrument, machine, or probe to break the stone into tiny particles that can pass naturally. This procedure is not appropriate for patients with very large stones or certain other medical conditions.
Why It Is Done. A kidney stone analysis is done to: 1  Find the chemical makeup of a kidney stone. 2  Guide treatment for a kidney stone. 3  Give information on how to prevent more kidney stones from forming. kidney stone analysis is done to: 1  Find the chemical makeup of a kidney stone. 2  Guide treatment for a kidney stone. 3  Give information on how to prevent more kidney stones from forming.