Dr Ali Beddouche · Tutorials & daily life
Living with a JJ stent
An internal stent between kidney and bladder: planned removal is part of treatment.
Sources consulted on 4 October 2026 · Educational summary
My recovery, care and follow-up
The checkboxes review the guidance; they do not confirm that care has been performed.
Record the appointment
Write down removal or replacement date and contact details. Ask if no date is arranged.
Understand discomfort
Frequency, discomfort and some blood can occur. Worsening needs advice.
Adapt activity
Adjust exertion to symptoms and procedure-specific advice.
Protect any string
If a string exits the urethra, do not pull unless your team explicitly instructs you.
Your questions
Does the stent treat the stone?
It supports drainage; treating the stone may require a separate step.