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Leaking neph tube?
I had this tube inserted 10 days ago when I was admitted to the hospital with a kidney stone causing a blockage. My lithotripsy is not scheduled until 8 days from now, and I can't have urine running down my leg till then. My Dr's office not returning my call, so what should I do? Is this dangerous or just uncomfortable?
2 Answers
I am assuming you have a stent in your kidney. Since the store is blocking the kidney, the stent needs to stay in. Unfortunately, just uncomfortable.
You need to go to the ER and they will call the on-call urologist to see you. The tube may be dislodged.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.