Hi, I m an urostomy patient of 18 months now and was diagnose with Inter Stitial Cystitus. Over a 20 year period my bladder became so deceased I couldn t even void without pain. My urologist did all that was possible and then some but no relief. My bladder ended up with cracks and ulcers. Found a wonderful surgeon who agreed to remove my bladder and my life has just turned completely around. Recently I passed a kidney stone with a small loop of wire in it. So surprised to find something of its size and didn t even feel any pain. My Medical Dr. did the urinalysis and ultra sound, found some infection, of which antibiotics were taken, but the ultra sound showed my kidneys and ureters were enlarged. Is there any chance this could be caused by having a full appliance (bag) occasionally or something else? I have a friend who has had this same surgery 25 yrs ago and she has this same problem, lrg kidney and ureters.
Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! The enlargement of your kidneys and ureters is due to reflux of urine from the Urostomy back to the kidneys and ureters. This is inherent to the surgery you underwent and nothing to be worried about as long as you stay away from urinary infection. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor.  Best wishes