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I had a stent placed in my ureter and i haven't had a bowel movement for 2 days now?

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Not related to stent: A ureteral stent is placed to relieve obstruction in the kidney/ureter. Constipation may result from pain medicine or anti-spasm medications given during or after the procedure

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Answered 11/28/2017

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