Injury - bladder and urethra; Bruised bladder; Urethral injury; Bladder injury; Pelvic fracture; Urethral disruption
External damage to the bladder and urethra may be prevented by using general safety precautions. Use appropriate safety equipment during work and play. Do not insert objects into the urethra. If self-catheterization is required, follow the instructions of the health care provider.
...may recommend a "simple" surgery to support your urethra with a sling made of synthetic mesh or... Read more »
...pressure, etc. The urologist indicated that his urethra is being blocked by strictures or scar... Read more »
...that he "implant" a Memokath Stent to handle the urethral stricture (my urine flow is very weak... Read more »
...organs in the correct places and help close-off the urethra (the tube that leads urine from the... Read more »
...having spasms and a lot of urine was coming out of my urethra. I have multiple sclerosis and I... Read more »
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