Ureteric Dilatation Treatment in India

Emma Smith, a 42-year-old primary school...

Emma Smith, a 42-year-old primary school teacher and mother of two, had a history of recurrent kidney stones. For the past year, she'd been experiencing dull, persistent flank pain on her right side, especially after long days at work. Multiple ultrasounds revealed a narrowing (stricture) in her right ureter, likely from scar tissue after a previous stone episode. The stricture was causing a partial blockage, leading to mild kidney swelling (hydronephrosis). Her urologist, Dr. Chen, explained that the narrowed section was like a kinked garden hose, preventing proper drainage. He recommended a ureteric dilatation to gently stretch the stricture open, performed via cystoscopy, to avoid more invasive surgery. During the outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, Emma felt nothing. She woke up with a temporary stent in place, which caused some bladder discomfort and urgency for a week. After the stent was removed, the constant flank pain was gone. Follow-up scans showed improved drainage and reduced swelling. Emotionally, Emma was anxious beforehand, worried about the procedure and the impact on her busy life. Afterward, she felt immense relief and optimism, finally free from the nagging pain that had drained her energy for so long.