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Nephrostomy tube dislodged -noted by radiology. dr stated this is normal - now i have a fever (told dr. this 6 days ago). would this cause infection?
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Nephrostomy: I would recommend you seek medical attention immediately especially if you are having fevers, you might have a urinary tract infection.
Answered 6/11/2020
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Please see: Doctor that inserted the tube. If tube pulled out of your kidney it may not be draining correctly which can cause kidney damage and infection.
Answered 11/13/2014
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Here are some ...: Seek urgent attention to make sure the urine from the treated kidney is draining well with normal low pressure by clinical assessment + physical exam + imaging studies so to decide if re-establishing free-flowing urine drainage by inserting internal ureteral stent or manipulating the dislodged tube back into position is needed or not. So, go to ER as urged by all doctors from Healthtap. Best wish
Answered 11/13/2014
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