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Nephrostomy
An opening created through skin going to kidney so the urine can be drained when there is blockage and urine can pass normally. Stones are removed sometimes.
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: nephrostomy?
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A 40-year old asked:
What can I use other than plaster to keep my nephrostomy in place, as I am allergic to plaster?
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A member asked:
Why does'nt my nephrostomy bag drain?
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A 37-year old asked:
How do I stop pain in my nephrostomy ?Tube?
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A 39-year old asked:
What type of doctor should I see about nephrostomy?
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A 29-year old asked:
What are some things I must know about a nephrostomy tube?
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A 33-year old asked:
What complications could I have if I get a nephrostomy tube?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I was intimate with my husband and I have a nephrostomy tube, how can I tell if it has been dislodged?
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A 66-year old male asked:
I have a bi-lateral nephrostomy; since june, 2012. The urine on the right is now like syrup and also is the same when i urinate. Normal?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I just got a nephrostomy tube put in yesterday. There is now white flake/string like stuff floating around in the bag (not a lot). Is that normal?
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A 30-year old asked:
Why might someone need a percutaneous nephrostomy tube?
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A 42-year old asked:
Why am I bleeding out of my nephrostomy tube?
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A 41-year old asked:
What happens during nephrostomy tube insertion?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the procedure for removal of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube?
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A 28-year old female asked:
How is A nephrostomy tube removed? Do I get sedation or do they just pull it pretty much?
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A 28-year old female asked:
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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A 28-year old female asked:
Have a Nephrostomy tube for two weeks now. Can I lift heavy things? I need to put an ac in. Live alone no one to help no family or friends around here
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have A nephrostomy tube and I noticed what looks like bloody chunks of tissue in the tube. Does. It happen all time but will clog the tube sometimes?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the risks of a nephrostomy tube insertion in me?
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A 46-year old asked:
What can I do to prevent problems from a nephrostomy tube?
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A 43-year old asked:
What kind of urine drainage would I use for my nephrostomy tube?
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A 25-year old asked:
How do you shower after being sent home from the hospital with a nephrostomy tube wound site?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have a right Nephrostomy tube In. Can I sleep on my right side if it dose not cause pain. I usually sleep on my right and haven't slept. ?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Had a nephrostomy bag removed on May 17, doctor who removed it didn't stitch up the hole. It has been draining a lot since. What should I do?
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A 21-year old female asked:
My nephrostomy tube insertion looks a little funny is a little red but it's like some meat coming out?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Had a Nephrostomy tube and stent placed on Thursday. The site is still pussing. Is that normal? Not tons.
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A 20-year old female asked:
How long does it take for a percutaneous nephrostomy tube to get clogged and are there recent papers on this matter?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Since a nephrostomy tube just slides out when removed can I do it at home if the doctor says it can come out? I live 2hours away from my doc.
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A 28-year old female asked:
Who takes out A nephrostomy tube a radiologist or my urologist. Also do they give me medicine like they did to put it in or just pull it out?
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A 46-year old female asked:
When i was pregnant, my ureters grew too long and they kinked up. Nephrostomy tubes were placed and removed after birth. Will I have issues later?
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