Double J Stent

The Urologist may suggest a double J Stent intervention when your body cannot get urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The double J Stent is a small thin tube inserted into the ureters.

The double J Stent is a small thin tube inserted into the ureters; these are channels that communicate the kidneys with the bladder, where urine is stored, and urination begins. It is called "double J" because its two ends undulate, forming a kind of letter J that allows it to adhere to the renal pelvis and not fall into the bladder.

The Double J Stent is inserted to ensure the correct flow of urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Usually, the ureters remain between 1 to 3 months.

However, this procedure is performed as a last option due to the risks involved, such as infections, kidney stone formation, etc.

Before the Double J Catheter Procedure

The Urologist will review your medical history, questions related to your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history, and if you are taking any medications.

Follow all the instructions of your Urologist; you must fast before the double J Stent intervention, don't eat or drink for 8 hours before the procedure.

During the Double J Catheter Procedure

The Urologist will perform the procedure under sedation; the patient will fall asleep and not feel pain.

The Urologist inserts the cystoscope until it reaches the bladder. Once in the bladder, the mouth openings of the ureters are located, and the catheters will be inserted through these.

The Urologist controls the operation through x-ray images using a C-Arm, which allow him to visualize the entire procedure.

After the Double J Catheter Procedure

After the double J Stent intervention, you will be taken to the recovery room where the Urologist can control and review your symptoms.

You may have some symptoms, such as:

Inflammation
Renal colic
Infection
Discomfort when urinating
Blood in the urine
A feeling of wanting to urinate
Low back pain from the presence of the catheter

Following the instructions of your Urologist, you may have a fast recovery. Attend your routine consultations with the Urologist, after some time passed, the Urologist will do a review to verify that it is possible to remove the Double J Catheter.

Why do I need a Double J Catheter?

The Urologist may suggest a double J Stent intervention when your body cannot get urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Some of the situations that affect the passage of urine through the ureters are:

Kidney stones
Kidney disease
Dehydration
Digestive diseases

The double-J Stent helps restore normal urine flow into the bladder.

Go to the Urologist if you have any of the symptoms mentioned or detect another abnormal symptom.

When consulting your Urologist, try to record your pain with a detailed description of the symptoms, duration, and what you think triggered them. Also, mention any medications you are taking.

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