How to remove a stent for kidney stones?
I had surgery for kidney stones and now I have a stent that's causing discomfort. The doctor said it needs to come out in a few weeks. How exactly do they remove a stent for kidney stones?
7 answers
9 months ago
Most liked
While gentle deep breathing can help keep your mind calm during the clinical procedure, the stent itself must be removed by your doctor. Drink warm water and practice gentle pranayama to relax your abdominal muscles beforehand.
8 months ago
It is actually a super quick process! The doctor uses a small cystoscope in the OPD and it comes out easily. You will feel so much lighter and better once it is out.
9 months ago
Make sure you go only to a proper urology clinic for this. My removal got slightly delayed and I developed a minor infection, so it is best to let a specialist handle it with proper hygienic tools.
5 months ago
I was losing sleep worrying about this, but honestly, it was over before I could even process what was happening. Just let the doctor pull it out, don't overthink it like I did.
Powered by
Consult a urologist
yrs exp
9 months ago
You can drink barley water to help soothe your urinary tract, but the actual physical removal of the stent must be done by your doctor. Please don't try any home methods for this.
8 months ago
I literally got my stent removed last Friday. They put a numbing gel, inserted the scope, and pulled it out in less than a minute. It is slightly uncomfortable but totally bearable, so don't worry.
6 months ago
My son had to go through this last year after his stone surgery. We went to the hospital and the pediatric urologist removed it very gently in just a few minutes. Just trust your doctor and stay calm.