Symptoms from a ureteric stent are difficult to relieve. The best treatment is stent removal but this may need to be delayed depending on the particular clinical circumstances. Simple painkillers such as paracetamol (Panadol), Panadeine or Panadeine Forte may help, as can anti inflammatories such as Nurofen, Brufen, Voltarin and Indocid. More recently, a medicine usually used for prostate enlargement, tamsulosin (Flomaxtra) has been shown to help some patients with bothersome stent symptoms. This may be used in men and women.
