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I cannot insert the catheter all the way in and it takes a long time to pull it out. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a urethral stricture and use a size 18 catheter every morning, however at the moment I can not insert the catheter all the way in and when taking the catheter out, it takes a long time and I can feel it pulling on my urethra. Can you help me into why this is happening and if I s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your troubles. In order to help you, I need a few more details from you: How long ago was your urethral stricture diagnosed? What primary treatment was done for it? Endoscopic surgery or urethroplasty? Did your doctor advise you to be on a catheter... Read Full »
Why is there difficulty urinating?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently I have been suffering from a weird problem. Until last month, I used to masturbate once a day, but have stopped for three to four weeks. The condition I am noticing is that I can feel a couple of drops of semen stuck at the tip of my penis. When I rarely masturbate now, there is... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting with us. From the description, you have either inflammation at your meatus or have a stricture (stricture is a narrowing caused by fibrosis). Inflammation will resolve in a maximum of two weeks. But stricture will not. You can do a flexible cystos... Read Full »
What are the causes of urethral injury during improper catheterization?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a nurse. I just got fired for improper catheterization. It happened last year, and the man claimed a false passage was created and damaged the nerve. Is this even possible? My supervisor says it can and did happen. I need answers. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting us. The most common cause of urethral injury is traumatic catheterization. Especially in male catheterization, it is possible to cause false passage during catheterization if the catheter was inserted without proper lubricant. The other causes of ure... Read Full »
My urine stream splits into two paths while urinating. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old male. My weight is 171 pounds and my height is 6.1 feet. For the past seven to eight days, when I urinate, the pressure is normal but sometimes the stream splits into two paths. Usually, the second stream comes from underneath the main stream; sometimes it goes to th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a common problem and there is nothing to worry.. In your case, two streams may occur because of urethral mucosa getting stuck with each other temporarily. The mucosa of urethra gets stuck because of urethral secretions which is normal. There is nothing to wor... Read Full »
What are the complications associated with panurethral stricture?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I had a BMG (buccal mucosal graft) urethroplasty a week ago. Currently urinating with catheter due to pan-anterior urethral stricture. Are there any complications and risks associated with it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I welcome you and want to assure you need not worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. The panurethral stricture is rather a les... Read Full »