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Medical Conditions - Ureteral Stent

Ureteral stents are thin, flexible tubes inserted into the ureter to help drain urine from the kidney. They are used to treat ureteral obstructions from kidney stones, ureteral stones, narrowed ureters, blood clots, or tumors. Ureteral stents are generally considered safe. They mostly do not cause any long-term problems.

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How is metastatic breast cancer treated effectively at 36?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like she is having progressive metastatic breast cancer, triple positive (ER+, HER2+).

Does ureteral stent cause less urine with white particles?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I will need further details regarding what treatment you have had till now to understand your situation better.

How long can a double J ureteral stent be left inside?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The stent has probably been placed for draining the kidneys. Depending on the stent material, indwelling time will vary.

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There is continuous fever after ureteric stent removal. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per reports, he is still having a urine infection.

Can PCNL surgery cause penile pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a DJ stent placed, one end is in the kidney, and the other end is in the bladder.

My 11 months old child has frequent infections after pyelopasty. How to treat him?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query. It is not uncommon to have infections after surgery and a urinary stent is placed inside.

Will double J ureteral stenting relieve my symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The suggestion of double J stenting is appropriate.

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