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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 »
Is self-catheterization usually advised after surgery for burning urination?
Query: Hi doctor, A few months ago, I have undergone surgery for urine burning problem. They said there is no need for self-catheterization. At present, there is no burning problem. Sometimes, slight burning or uneasiness occurs. The flow is quite reduced. Now, the doctors recommended for self-catheterizat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please relax and do not worry. I have gone through your case completely. You had a stricture in urethra for which endoscopic surgery was done. After this surgery, patients may require self-dilatation and not self-catheterization. Both are different. Self-dilatation is d... Read Full »