Kidney Stone and Stent Concerns
Published: 29/10/26 By: Will Angood
Current case – anonymised initial enquiry. A patient reports repeated emergency attendances involving the hospital with severe abdominal pain. The account is not an established finding of negligence.
What happened?
The claimant says different explanations were initially offered for the symptoms, including appendicitis and irritable bowel syndrome. A later CT scan reportedly identified a kidney stone. They describe ongoing severe pain and concern about delays before treatment was arranged.
How the claimant was affected
The patient reports that a ureteric stent was eventually inserted and that they subsequently experienced urinary incontinence, distress and time away from work. Whether those symptoms were caused by treatment, the underlying condition or another cause requires specialist assessment.
What needs investigating?
An independent urologist would need to review the imaging, stone measurements, treatment urgency, stent management and whether any avoidable injury resulted from delay.
Potential value of the claim
Illustrative general damages if successful: £4,000–£30,000+. This broad range assumes proven additional pain or urinary dysfunction. The original kidney stone itself is excluded. This is not a case-specific valuation; compensation could be £0.
How Medical Negligence Consultants can help
Medical Negligence Consultants can introduce suitable enquiries to specialist solicitors who can obtain medical records and arrange independent expert evidence.
