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My uncle has a non-healing catheter wound. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 50-year-old uncle had TB, pneumonia, and pleural effusion for four years. After complete treatment of antibiotics and pleural drainage, everything was fine. However, the catheter wound does not heal and fluid keeps oozing out for four years. Every time he has a fever or excessive flu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query.It looks like your uncle has a chronic infection. In this case, the most recommendable thing to do is a wound culture to identify which microorganism is responsible for this cyclic oozing. A general surgeon can perform this biopsy which is a si... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old female, my urinary tract was damaged, and a catheter was put in 15 years ago. I had four operations to widen my urinary tract, but my adhesions kept growing. Because of this, I used to have urinary sensations even if my bladder was not full. I had a scheduled surgery,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. From your history provided, there seems to be urethral narrowing, overactive bladder, and indwelling catheter. Urethral narrowing or stricture in females is very rare. Usually, it requires dilatation which can be ... Read Full »