Tag: ureteral stent

DJ Stent / Ureteral Stent: Indications, Side Effects, and Care

A DJ stent keeps urine flowing when the ureter cannot do it alone — and up to 80% of patients feel it. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains why the stent is placed, how long it can stay, which symptoms are expected, and which ones are not.