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Urology (Expert Forum)
Bleeding after Holmium Laser and cystouretersscopy
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-MS, Mar 13, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Tammy
Some people will continue to have gross blood in their urine as long as the stent is in. Hematuria which is lite red and without clots this is not of concern because it is not enough to lower your red blood count. If not before, the hematuria should clear spontaneously a couple of days after the stent is removed.
Hydronephrosis, a swollen renal collecting system, is usually due to the obstruction caused by the stone. If the hydronephrosis was not long-standing , it should resolve after the stent is removed.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: stent hematuria, hydronephrosis
