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Could strong bowel movements cause problems with my renal stent?

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Unlikely: It is unlikely that constipation would affect a renal stent. Constipation is more likely to lead to painful anal fissures and bleeding hemorrhoids.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 2/3/2019

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