Sneha Narayan Sneha Narayan Asked 3 months ago

How does a stent work for kidney stones?

My uncle recently had kidney stones, and the doctor mentioned putting in a stent. I'm not familiar with this procedure. How does a stent actually work to help with kidney stones?

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Sneha Nair Sneha Nair Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago
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A kidney stent is a thin, flexible tube placed in the ureter to help urine bypass the stone or flow easily after surgery. Since I always prefer being careful with medical procedures, I recommend discussing the exact recovery process with your doctor. It can feel a bit uncomfortable initially, but it helps prevent blockages.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

When I had my kidney stone surgery, they kept a double-J stent inside me for two weeks. It kept the passage open so that urine and tiny stone fragments could pass without blocking the urinary tract. It felt like a constant urge to pee, but it did its job perfectly.

Anjali Gokhale Anjali Gokhale Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago

Haan na, kidney ka stent basically ek patli tube hoti hai jo ureter ko khula rakhti hai taaki stone easily nikal sake. Doctor isko operation ke baad lagate hain taaki kidney mein swelling na ho. Thoda uncomfortable lagta hai pehle, but safe rehta hai.

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Kabir Sen Kabir Sen Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago

My roommate had a kidney stone last semester and the doctor put a small plastic tube called a stent inside his ureter. It basically keeps the pipe open so urine can flow around the stone without causing crazy pain. He was back to college in a couple of days.

Shyni Joseph Shyni Joseph Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago

A ureteral stent is a temporary hollow tube that prevents the ureter from spasms or swelling after a stone procedure. It allows urine to drain continuously from the kidney to the bladder. Drink plenty of water to help ease the mild burning sensation you might feel.

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Vikram Solanki Vikram Solanki Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

Having dealt with kidney stones twice, I can tell you the stent is crucial for avoiding severe post-op pain. It keeps the passage dilated so swelling doesn't block the kidney's drainage. Avoid heavy lifting and drinking carbonated drinks while the stent is inside, and stay hydrated.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

I had a stent put in last year during my lithotripsy. It's just a thin tube that keeps your ureter open so the broken stone pieces don't block your urine flow. Honestly, it feels a bit weird when you pee, but it keeps the kidney safe from pressure.

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