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Kidney stone removed - stent in place. does the stent cause the body to become constipated? when the stone was lodged in the uterer, i became const.

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Dr. Weber Chuang answered

Specializes in Urology

Not typically : A ureteral stent does not usually cause constipation. However, the narcotic pain medicines that are taken for kidney stones and for the stent can cause constipation.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 8/12/2017

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No: Pain medications and sometimes chronic pain are commonly associated with constipation.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 8/11/2018

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