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Is It Normal To See Blood On Wiping And Pain At Stent Insertion Site?

I had kidney stone removal and insertion of a stent 48 hours ago. I ve had minimal discomfort until tonight. After my shower I noticed blood when wiping and am experiencing severe pain in the stent area. I ve also begun to feel an almost constant need to urinate. I m wondering if a trip to the ER is called for or, if this is normal and I should contact my doctor during office hours.
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, let me assure you, that the pain keeps decreasing each day.
If the pain is very severe, you should go and get a pain killer injection in ER.
Usually, after stent placement, an analgesic is prescribed for a few days.
When the stent moves in bladder, one feels the urge to pass urine.
Also, in some people, bleeding may occur with stent movement, especially, if the stone was large in size, and present for some time, before treatment.
If you've any other doubt, you may contact me by name.
Wish you well.
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Is It Normal To See Blood On Wiping And Pain At Stent Insertion Site?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, let me assure you, that the pain keeps decreasing each day. If the pain is very severe, you should go and get a pain killer injection in ER. Usually, after stent placement, an analgesic is prescribed for a few days. When the stent moves in bladder, one feels the urge to pass urine. Also, in some people, bleeding may occur with stent movement, especially, if the stone was large in size, and present for some time, before treatment. If you ve any other doubt, you may contact me by name. Wish you well.