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Urethral stricture
I had a cystoscopy on January 18th during which the tube (urethra?) leading into my bladder
was stretched. A scan had shown my bladder wasn't emptying completely and I was having quite severe pain upon wakening in the mornings, which continued as long as I stayed in bed, but as soon as I got up the pain went. The symptoms have now recurred after 7 weeks pain free. Any thoughts on what is happening and if there will be a solution to this problem. Is this a Urethral stricture and if so what can be done to make sure the tube doesn't narrow again if I have to have another Cystoscopy and tube stretch? Thanks for any info gratefully received.
was stretched. A scan had shown my bladder wasn't emptying completely and I was having quite severe pain upon wakening in the mornings, which continued as long as I stayed in bed, but as soon as I got up the pain went. The symptoms have now recurred after 7 weeks pain free. Any thoughts on what is happening and if there will be a solution to this problem. Is this a Urethral stricture and if so what can be done to make sure the tube doesn't narrow again if I have to have another Cystoscopy and tube stretch? Thanks for any info gratefully received.
Thanks for your reply Vanessa. A diagnosis was not given to me - I was just told that the tube leading to my bladder was narrowed and needed to be 'stretched'
I have had a total hysterectomy and removal of ovaries about 12 years ago so there is no involvement of gynecological structures.
I have never had a bladder infection - only this pressure and pain on waking each morning. I have no problems throughout the day, but the pain in the mornings is actually quite severe. However I have noticed that if I lie on my back it's not as bad as it is when lying on my side. There is also a strange sensation almost like a 'fluttering' as if fluid (urine?) is trying to get through but is not flowing properly, as if there is a 'kink' somewhere along the tube - Like when there is a kink in a water hose and the water spurts out instead of gushing. When I empty my bladder I don't really have much problem - it flows fine, sometimes I must admit after a pause before starting to flow. When I had a scan I had to drink 2 pints of water and hold onto it. I was scanned then had to empty my bladder and was scanned again. It showed my bladder didn't quite empty completely and I was in agony with my 'morning' pain for 2 days after that.
I have had a total hysterectomy and removal of ovaries about 12 years ago so there is no involvement of gynecological structures.
I have never had a bladder infection - only this pressure and pain on waking each morning. I have no problems throughout the day, but the pain in the mornings is actually quite severe. However I have noticed that if I lie on my back it's not as bad as it is when lying on my side. There is also a strange sensation almost like a 'fluttering' as if fluid (urine?) is trying to get through but is not flowing properly, as if there is a 'kink' somewhere along the tube - Like when there is a kink in a water hose and the water spurts out instead of gushing. When I empty my bladder I don't really have much problem - it flows fine, sometimes I must admit after a pause before starting to flow. When I had a scan I had to drink 2 pints of water and hold onto it. I was scanned then had to empty my bladder and was scanned again. It showed my bladder didn't quite empty completely and I was in agony with my 'morning' pain for 2 days after that.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
A bladder that fails to empty completely may be due to an underlying nerve related or structural problem.During your consultation , was a diagnosis given? Was urethral stricture your physician's primary diagnosis?
Infections and repeated instrumentation may increase the risk for urethral strictures. The management for urethral strictures may depend on its length and the involvement of underlying structures. Urethral strictures are rare in women.
In the presence of urinary retention, further evaluation may be needed. Any bladder outlet obstruction and involvement of gynecologic structures have to be ruled out. For women,the presence of urethral strictures may benefit from urethral dilation and intermittent catheterization.
You may discuss this with your physician.However, in your case, your physician has to ascertain the cause of your symptoms first.
A bladder that fails to empty completely may be due to an underlying nerve related or structural problem.During your consultation , was a diagnosis given? Was urethral stricture your physician's primary diagnosis?
Infections and repeated instrumentation may increase the risk for urethral strictures. The management for urethral strictures may depend on its length and the involvement of underlying structures. Urethral strictures are rare in women.
In the presence of urinary retention, further evaluation may be needed. Any bladder outlet obstruction and involvement of gynecologic structures have to be ruled out. For women,the presence of urethral strictures may benefit from urethral dilation and intermittent catheterization.
You may discuss this with your physician.However, in your case, your physician has to ascertain the cause of your symptoms first.
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