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What Causes Dizzy, Shakes, Cold Sweats When Having Stent For Renal Calculi?
My brother has renal calculi and has just had a stent put in.He has told me that for months now he has had a dizzy sensation in his head,he has body shakes and breaks out in cold sweats.He used to drink a lot of beer,but has now cut down.What could be wrong with him?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
In my opinion there is a urinary tract infection due to presence of stent.
In my patients I usually keep stents not more than 3 months.
I think your brother should consult urologist for stent removal advice and urine lab test.
In my patients I usually keep stents not more than 3 months.
I think your brother should consult urologist for stent removal advice and urine lab test.
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