What to do about pain after biliary stent implantation

Pain after biliary stent implantation is usually relieved with pain medication. A biliary stent is a stent placed in the bile duct to prop open the blocked duct. Biliary stent is a foreign body insertion, which tends to cause some degree of damage to the bile ducts and cause bleeding in the bile ducts, hence the discomfort of stomach pain. It usually takes 2 to 3 months for patients to get used to the biliary stent. When pain occurs, pain relief treatment such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium can be taken under the instruction of the doctor. In addition, after the operation, not only should pay attention to diet, but also observe the change of body temperature. Due to the confluence of pancreatic duct and bile duct to form jugular abdomen, biliary stent placement can cause acute pancreatitis. Daily life patients need to quit smoking and alcohol, light diet to avoid greasy food, regular review. It is recommended that patients who experience any discomfort after the operation should go to the hospital in time and be actively treated under the guidance of the doctor.