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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Bladder Neck Obstruction?

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Posted on Sat, 14 Jan 2017
Question: What is going on when I can't get a catheter fully into the bladder. It just refuses to go the last 3-4 inches.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due Bladder Neck Stenosis or Stricture Urethra

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .Based on the facts that you have undergone TUNA for enlarged prostate and difficulty that you are getting in passing catheter could be mostly either ue to Stricture urethra or Bladder Neck Stenosis which are known common side effects of this procedure

You need to consult your operating Urologist for evaluation and further management .

Do not try to pass the catheter forcefully as there is risk of injuring urethra and may cause bleeding .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.


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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Bladder Neck Obstruction?

Brief Answer: Could be due Bladder Neck Stenosis or Stricture Urethra Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query .Based on the facts that you have undergone TUNA for enlarged prostate and difficulty that you are getting in passing catheter could be mostly either ue to Stricture urethra or Bladder Neck Stenosis which are known common side effects of this procedure You need to consult your operating Urologist for evaluation and further management . Do not try to pass the catheter forcefully as there is risk of injuring urethra and may cause bleeding . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.