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Stent Put In To Remove Kidney Stone, Illness, Had Multiple Amputations, Painful Bladder And Blood In Urine. Reason?
I had a stent put in to remove a kidney stone, I became quiet ill, nearly died but after multiple amputations am improving. Just recently I have noticed blood in my urine, and no pain in either my bladder or kidneys. I am terrified to have the stent removed after my first experience, what is the harm in leaving them in place?
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hello,
The stent can be left for maximum 3 months and not after that.
Complications of leaving stent indefinitely are...
Formation of urinary stones around stent
Increased chances of urinary tract infection.
You must get the stent removed.
Thanks
The stent can be left for maximum 3 months and not after that.
Complications of leaving stent indefinitely are...
Formation of urinary stones around stent
Increased chances of urinary tract infection.
You must get the stent removed.
Thanks
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