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Had a nephrostomy tube placed. i am now having blood in the tube here and there. it's not a lot. is that normal?
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Common: it is not uncommon to have blood from the nephrostomy tube especially in the first few days after it's placed. pink urine or intermittent bloody urine is probably not a problem. Bright red blood that is persistent should however, be reported to your urologist
Answered 8/1/2018
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No,not normal.: Depends on amount, but blood might clot and block the nephrostomy tube. Contact your urologist at once for advice.
Answered 4/21/2018
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Depends: Every nephrostomy tube is placed for a different reason but generally a small amount of blood or pink discolouration is no cause for worry. Call your doctor if you have persistent bloody drainage.
Answered 9/29/2016
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