Kiran Kumar Kiran Kumar Asked 7 months ago

How to remove dj stent from kidney?

My doctor said I have a DJ stent in my kidney that needs to be removed. What's the process like for removing a DJ stent from the kidney? I'm feeling a bit anxious about it.

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Amitabh Sharma Amitabh Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Hey, please don't worry too much about this. DJ stent removal is a very quick, outpatient procedure done by a urologist, and it barely takes 5 to 10 minutes. It might feel a little uncomfortable for a moment, but there is no major pain. Just breathe easy, you will be absolutely fine.

Hemant Shah Hemant Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

To keep your urinary tract healthy after the stent is removed, eat light, water-rich foods like cucumber and bottle gourd (lauki). Avoid very spicy food for a few days to prevent irritation in the urinary bladder. Plenty of coconut water is also very soothing.

Varun Tej Varun Tej Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bro, I got my DJ stent removed last year. They do it through a cystoscopy, they insert a small scope through the urethra and pull it out. It feels like a weird pulling sensation for 5 seconds, but honestly, it is not as painful as we think. Just drink tons of water after.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I was just reading up on kidney stone procedures because my uncle might need one. From what I've researched, the stent must be removed within the time frame your doctor gave, usually a few weeks or months. Leaving it in too long can cause calcification, so don't delay the appointment.

Manisha Gokhale Manisha Gokhale Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, stent removal ka tension sabko hota hai, even my husband was so scared. But doctor log local anaesthetic gel use karte hain, toh pain thoda kam hota hai. It gets over so fast, don't worry, bas hydration maintain rakho.

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Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Make sure you rest on the day of the removal and don't lift any heavy weights at the gym for a day or two. Let your body heal. You can resume your normal workout routine once your doctor gives you the green light and there is no blood in your urine.

Satish Bhat Satish Bhat Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When you go for the stent removal, make sure your blood sugar levels are well under control, as high sugar can increase the risk of urinary tract infections post-procedure. Keep drinking plenty of water both before and after the removal to flush out any blood or debris.

Sister Shiny Abraham Sister Shiny Abraham Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The urologist will perform the removal under local anesthesia in the OT or procedure room. You might feel a slight burning sensation the first couple of times you urinate afterwards, which is normal. Just take the prescribed antibiotics and pain relief medicines on time.

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