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(S37.3) Injury of urethra
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317 621 in individuals diagnosis injury of urethra confirmed
Diagnosis injury of urethra is diagnosed Men are 56.76% more likely than Women
248 949
Men receive the diagnosis injury of urethra
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis injury of urethra
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease injury of urethra - Men and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features injury of urethra
Absence or low individual and public risk
Injury of urethra - what does this mean
Injury of the urethra occurs when the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body is damaged due to trauma, such as a direct blow, a fall, or a medical procedure. this can result in pain, bleeding, and difficulty with urination.
What happens during the disease - injury of urethra
Injury of the urethra is caused by direct trauma to the area, including lacerations, abrasions, and puncture wounds. these injuries can be caused by a variety of sources, including blunt force trauma, sharp objects, and foreign bodies. the severity of the injury can vary depending on the depth of the wound and the type of trauma sustained. in some cases, the injury can involve the underlying tissue, resulting in bleeding, infection, and other complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urine analysis
- Ultrasound examination
- Cystoscopy
- Urodynamic tests
- CT scan
- MRI scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce inflammation and restore the normal functioning of the urethra.
- Administering antibiotics to reduce infection
- Surgery to repair the urethra
- Providing pain relief medication
- Administering anti-inflammatory drugs
- Performing bladder irrigation to flush out any bacteria
- Using catheters to drain urine from the bladder
- Performing urethroplasty to reconstruct the urethra
- Administering antispasmodic drugs to reduce spasms in the urethra
- Using topical ointments to reduce inflammation
- Performing urethral dilation to widen the urethra
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Injury of urethra - Prevention
Injury of urethra can be prevented by avoiding activities that may cause trauma to the urethra, such as activities involving the insertion of foreign objects into the urethra, engaging in rough sexual activities, and avoiding contact sports. additionally, it is important to practice safe sex and use proper lubrication, as well as to wear protective gear during contact sports.