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If pain must i call my doctor if i have a nephrostomy tube insertion?
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You should: You should call your doctor if you have pain after nephrostomy tube placement. It may indicate a malfunctioning or misplaced tube, but may also be normal irritation in the kidney caused by the tube.
Answered 9/6/2016
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