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Question: I have been doing intermittent cathederization for 9 years . I use a XXXXXXX Plus 10 French x16" cathedre. I had renal cell carcinoma in 2002. I had my entire right kidney removed{total right nephrectomy} and I still retain 85% of my left kidney. 2 days ago I became unable to have the reflex to pee but I still do the intermittent catederizations 6 times daily as I have since 2005.. I expect there could be a stricture or bladder retention or urethral obstruction . I have had a urinary tract infection each month for the last 6 months. The Tx for the urinary infections is Cipro Xl 1000 mg x7 days. What plan of forward thinking might I persue?
Brief Answer:
You need urodynamics.
Detailed Answer:
Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic!
The best way to diagnose your health problem would be a urodynamics. Urodynamic study would entail putting a small catheter inside the urinary bladder. This catheter is attached to a machine that would measure the bladder pressure. This would tell if you have bladder weakness or outlet obstruction ( stricture or BPH ). Only after this study can we determine future plan and your chances of urinating without a catheter.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.
Regards,
Manuel C. See IV, M.D. DPBU FPUA
You need urodynamics.
Detailed Answer:
Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic!
The best way to diagnose your health problem would be a urodynamics. Urodynamic study would entail putting a small catheter inside the urinary bladder. This catheter is attached to a machine that would measure the bladder pressure. This would tell if you have bladder weakness or outlet obstruction ( stricture or BPH ). Only after this study can we determine future plan and your chances of urinating without a catheter.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.
Regards,
Manuel C. See IV, M.D. DPBU FPUA
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