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Doc just inserted kidney stent... what to expect?
by Argie509, Sep 26, 2009 11:58AM
I have a 12 mm kidney stone which caused a lot of pain and nausea. I must travel overseas in a few days, so the doc suggested placing a stent and do the lithotripsy when I get back in 5 weeks. I just came back home with the stent, and I feel fine, except the urine flow is somewhat intermittent.
What are the dangers that the stent will move or disengage, and that the stone, now back up in the kidney, would try to come down again...? Should I observe a particular regimen, or avoid some position while I sleep...?
I was told to avoid lifting weights, but the trip will involve carrying lugagge. Thank you all
George
What are the dangers that the stent will move or disengage, and that the stone, now back up in the kidney, would try to come down again...? Should I observe a particular regimen, or avoid some position while I sleep...?
I was told to avoid lifting weights, but the trip will involve carrying lugagge. Thank you all
George
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The risk of the stent moving or disengaging as you mentioned is always there and is one of the known complications of this procedure. However, you shouldn’t worry as it doesn’t happen in the majority. You don’t need to follow any particular regimen or sleep in a particular position. The only precaution you need to ensure is that you take adequate fluids which tend to have a flushing effect and push the stone below. I sincerely hope tht helps. Take care.