Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Asked 5 months ago

What are the side effects of a kidney stent?

My brother recently had a kidney stone removed, and the doctor inserted a stent. He's complaining about some discomfort. What are the typical side effects someone experiences with a kidney stent?

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Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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I got my stent put in last week and I am constantly feeling the urge to pee, plus there is a dull ache in my side when I move. Is anyone else also experiencing this? It is making me so nervous, I keep wondering if it slipped out of place.

Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Please be very careful with this. I had a kidney stent that got slightly blocked, and it caused severe back pain and a sudden high fever. If you are feeling extreme pain or shivering, do not wait around at home and go see your urologist immediately.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My uncle might need one soon so I was just reading up on this yesterday. Apparently, having a mild burning sensation during urination and seeing slightly pink urine is pretty common because the stent rubs against the bladder. Sounds uncomfortable but seems to be normal.

Madhavan Iyengar Madhavan Iyengar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

When I had a stent, the constant irritation in the bladder used to make me very restless. I found that doing very gentle pranayama and deep breathing helped calm my nervous system during those uncomfortable days. Of course, do not strain your abdominal area at all.

Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I can only share what happened to me when I had a stent for my stone treatment. I had a frequent urge to urinate and some cramping in my lower back, especially after walking. My doctor had told me this happens because of bladder spasms, and it went away once the stent was removed.

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Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Son, I had a stent placed ten years ago during my surgery. Yes, there is some burning and you might feel like running to the bathroom every half hour, but it is just a temporary phase. Drink plenty of water as advised by your doctor and you will get through this easily.

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Look, a stent is a foreign object inside your body, so some level of irritation, burning, and urgency is bound to happen. Don't panic if your urine has a slight red tint, that is standard. Just drink lots of fluids and stay in touch with your doctor if the pain spikes.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Managing kidney issues requires constant tracking, much like how I monitor my thyroid levels. Stents can cause discomfort and mild blood in urine, but you must keep your urologist in the loop. Make sure you don't miss the appointment to get it removed on time.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

The common side effects of a double-J stent include urinary frequency, urgency, and hematuria, which is basically light blood in the urine. While these are typical physiological responses to the foreign body, any severe pain or signs of infection must be evaluated by your urologist immediately.

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Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the discomfort, okay? It is super common to feel like you have to pee constantly and have some annoying cramps. Just keep a water bottle next to you, rest as much as you can, and this phase will pass before you know it!

Amit Rawat Amit Rawat Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When you have a stent, you really need to pause any heavy lifting or intense workouts because the movement can make the burning and bleeding worse. Stick to light stretching and keep your hydration levels super high to flush things out. Let your body rest for a bit.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, those stents can be a bit annoying and cause some mild pain, but it is just doing its job to keep things flowing! 🥤 Drink plenty of warm water and take your prescribed meds on time. You'll be absolutely fine, hang in there! 😊

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