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Post urethrotomy and using a flip-flow catheter valve

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m12663
m12663

I was diagnosed with urethral stricture (scar in the urethral). I had an optical urethrotomy to cut the scar and a flip-flow catheter left in place for two weeks whilst I heal. They normally leave it for 5 days but due to covid the next available appointment was 2 weeks. They said I would experience bleeding and a burning sensation when peeing. they also advised i drank alot.

Whilst healing i was going to the bathroom frequently. I went 6 times in an hour. I would only urinate for like 5-10 seconds and then 5 -10 minutes later i needed to go again. I felt discomfort whenever i sat down for more than 20mins. Mobility was not easy at all. I had to be very careful or I would get stabs of pain in the penis (probably caused by the catheter). Its only been 3 days but tomorrow i plan to go A & E if the symptoms i am getting stay the same or get worse. I spoke to a nurse on the phone but she wasn't sure and told me "only a doctor could answer".

Has anyone had similar experience. i dont want to kick up a fuss incase i just need to be patient and could makes things worse. But did anyone else still need to use the toilet as though as you still had the stricture?

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  • hamza1995
    hamza1995 m12663

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    When did you have the Urethrotomy? It could be your bladder is still inflammed or you may have developed prostatitis. Where was your stricture located, and how long was it?

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