Question: what are the side effects of having a ureteral stent?
Answer: Blood in the urine (Hematuria). This can be tea-colored, pink or bright red; you may even notice some clots. ...  Pain. There can be flank, side or back pain due to the stent. ...  Urinary urgency and frequency. You may notice you have to urinate very quickly and very often. ...  Burning with urination.