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What is Stent?
Stent is medical term used for a tube which is temporily holded for a natural conduit to open and to allow access for surgery.
Questions and answers on "Stent"
MD Brief Answer:
can bet blocked
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Chronic pancreatitis is the cause of development of pancreatic stones.
The stent needs to be removed as it can get blocked and cause infection or pancreatitis. The chances of these increase after 3, months.
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I have a stent have passed the stone there is no string attached to the stent it only hurts when I pee is it ok to have sex I'll have bee stent in for another 5
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Had a heart stent put in 2 days ago. Feel pretty good but experiencing right arm weakness. is this normal?
MD Brief Answer:
Should be examined by your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Was the stenting procedure done through the artery in the right arm? If so there may be some transient weakness.
If not it is not a normal aftereffect of...
I have a lump above my right eye, size of a pea just had Stent placed in right carotid artery on 4 of April 17, do you think this is anything I should get checked , Regards XXXX, Australia.
MD Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the lump could be just inflammation or an infection, but bleeding can not be excluded either.
Considering the fact that you have placed a...
Hi had stent in main heart valve 3 weeks ago last nite had burnig an chest pain for hours is it normal
MD Brief Answer:
Can be suggestive of problem with stent,adviced stress thallium.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks of choosing HCM for your query,
Chances of stent thrombosis are very high during the initial 30 days of stenting.
A chest pain which persisted for hours can not be neglected especially when...
II have a stent with no stringI have passed the stone it only hurts when I pee I have to stent in for another 5 days is it ok to have sex
MD Brief Answer:
Recommend to use a condom to avoid infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.
If you are about to undergone a stent procedure then chances of infection are high especially during a sexual activity/intercourse.I completely understand your concern and I deeply regret to...
Hello. Is it safe to have an MRI with a Greenfield Filter, stent and mesh in your body?
MD Brief Answer:
Yes,it is safe to have MRI with mentioned things.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Christinefrick
Thanks for writing to us
It is absolutely safe to have MRI with Greenfield Filter,Stent and Mesh in human body.
These things are incorporated securely in human tissues within six weeks after...
Is it normal after a stent to have sharp pains along with a fulters of the heart. I don't have any other symptoms.
MD Brief Answer:
Part of the original disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes these conditions arise
Most commonly soon after the stenting.
You see what happens is that the artery of the heart is usually blocked.
Its like something stuck in a pipe.
So when we stent we basically reopen this pipe by removing...
i had a stent put in 7 years ago and intend to go skydiving this weekend. i work out 5 days a week including runs as long as 10 miles and ski and climb . i am physically fit. Should i be concerned. what are the risks based on my stent? Thanks
MD Brief Answer:
Acceptable
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Looking at your physical activity level it appears like your exercise tolerance is quite good and it should not be too risk to do skydiving. generally when functional status is good there won't be any additional risk. but as recommended for any...
I have arterial stints at the bi verification due to blockage to my legs. Is there any contraindications for using infrared sauna for RA and circulation problem?
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