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I had UroLift and cannot pee because of blood clots caused by this procedure. How to prevent this?
Query: Hi doctor, Six days ago, I had UroLift. Unfortunately, I cannot pee because of blood clots caused by the Urolift procedure. There was no blood or blood clots for the first three days. However, it began to appear on day four. In addition, I have been experiencing severe sharp pain and muscle aches in... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are experiencing post-operative gross hematuria, blood clots, and pain in the right pelvis. Hematuria may occur following the UroLift procedure. It is manageable by taking hydration tablets. Take capsule Dutasteride (Avodart) once dail... Read Full »
How much time will the wound created during urolift procedure take to heal?
Query: Hello doctor, I just had my second urolift a week back. My doctor-surgeon pinned down the median lobe of the prostate and removed a bladder stone during that surgery. Had voiding trial two days back. Urinated out about 200 cc at urologist's office. I think she put in 300 cc if I recall correctly. We... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In urolift, there is no cutting and therefore no wound. The prostate tissue is pinned to its covering and this widens the urine tube. So one week's rest should be fine for whatever healing there has to occur. The spasms that occur with a catheter in place are due to bladd... Read Full »