PAIN AFTER KIDNEY STONE REMOVAL

[LAVENDEREBECCA]

HI I HAD EMERGENCY KIDNEY STONE REMOVAL ON WED AFTER GOING INTO ER THINKING I HAD FOOD POISONING.  AFTER SURGERY I WAS RELASED AND FELT GREAT .
.THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO SEE DOCTOR AS I THOUGHT MY STENT HAD COME OUT ..THE DOC REMOVED

I AM VERY HEALTHY AND ACTIVE AND FELT GREAT AND STARTING WORKING IN MY GARDEN 5 HOURS BUT EACH NGHT I GET TERRIBLE STABBING PAIN IN LOWER BACK ..NOT AS BAD AS ORIGIONAL PAIN BBUT BAD ..I TAKE PAIN KILLER PRESCRIBED BY DR AND FALL ASLEEP...
IS THIS NORMAL ?  I WOULD CALL MY DOC BUT IT IS SAT NIGHT AND DON'T WANT TO BOTHER

[LAVENDEREBECCA]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND REPLY AND CONCERN I AM NOW FEELING MUCH BETTER

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
Stents can cause discomfort or pain, commonly in the bladder and kidney (loin) area, but sometimes in other areas such as the groin, urethra and genitals. The discomfort or pain may be more noticeable after physical activities and after passing urine. This is a side effect of the stents which are expected to go away in a few days.

If they persist then it can be due to recurrence of stones, stricture in the ureter or inflammation. I would suggest  that you get a ultrasound done to check the possibilities. In case of stricture immediate action needs to be taken to prevent scarring.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.