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What Does Persistent Discomfort After A Ureteroscopy Indicate?
I had a ureteroscopy over a week ago and had a stent in for 4 days. The stent was removed 4 days ago and I m still have significant discomfort - like I have a constant UTI. None of my meds (pyridium, norco, etc) are giving me any relief. I was on macrobid until 2 days ago. Is it possible that I do have a UTI or is it more likely my bladder/ureter is still in spasm (and is that normal 4 days post-stent removal)?
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
Hello my name is Dr Olgeta Xhufka . I understand your concern . You are suffering an UTI because urethra has been widen and since urethroscope inserted bacteria has been going inside. You have to do urine culture and to choose the right antibiotic for infection you are suffering. Hope my answer was helpful. Best regards.
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Because you had a procedure done, infection is a possibility that would need to be considered.
Any procedure can result in an infection.
An in office urine analysis can determine if an infection is present. If confirmed, antibiotics would be needed.
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Because you had a procedure done, infection is a possibility that would need to be considered.
Any procedure can result in an infection.
An in office urine analysis can determine if an infection is present. If confirmed, antibiotics would be needed.
I hope this helps
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