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Urology (Expert Forum)
Kidney Stone & Ureter Stent
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.
Kidney Stone & Ureter Stent
by Brumet, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Brummett on September 08, 1998 at 11:27:27:
I recently had a produce done to unblock my left kidney due to
a blockage by a kidney stone. I have had over 45 stones since
1979, some passed and others required procedures to remove
them. The urologist inserted a stent and has requested that I
keep it in place for 6 weeks. I would just like your opinion as
to the need for this and also what risks if any would arise from
this? I was told that my stones are uric acid and have been
put on Bicitra to help dissolve the remaining stones in my kidney.
The stent is very uncomfortable at times and especially in the
mornings when I get up to urinate there is a lot of pressure
and pulling sensation in my kidney area. Is this normal with a stent in place?
I recently had a produce done to unblock my left kidney due to
a blockage by a kidney stone. I have had over 45 stones since
1979, some passed and others required procedures to remove
them. The urologist inserted a stent and has requested that I
keep it in place for 6 weeks. I would just like your opinion as
to the need for this and also what risks if any would arise from
this? I was told that my stones are uric acid and have been
put on Bicitra to help dissolve the remaining stones in my kidney.
The stent is very uncomfortable at times and especially in the
mornings when I get up to urinate there is a lot of pressure
and pulling sensation in my kidney area. Is this normal with a stent in place?
