Hello my name is Dawn my right kidney stopped working and was swelled to half a football size the dr put 2 stents in untill i go back in 5weeks from now and have the kidney removed i am on loratab 10 one every 3 hours for the pain and flomax and azo the pain pills not helping what do you recommend i take i can not take this pain
Hello Dawn and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I must advise you, treatment depends on the scan report. The cause for kidney to swell up, is not mentioned. The blood, urine and scan reports are also not mentioned. This must be change of recent onset, as you're in severe pain. Common causes are stone, inflammation, infections and tumor. A stent helps to relieve any obstruction; also helps in improving function. If you've any doubts, you may send reports to me, as a direct question. Chat Doctor.  Manga.