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What Causes Pain In Urethra?
Question: I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING UREATHA PAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN TO URLOGIST FOR CATHERIZATION I HAVE CATHERIZIZE MYSELF NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP DISCOMFORT I WENT ON INTERNET WHICH TALKS ABOUT SEVERAL VITIAMS I CAN TAKE. i HAVE PERIDIUM I am drinking 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in wather twice a day yesterday I had no discomfort today discomfort has returned have had UTI infections for 30 years even had a stem stimulated put in did not work had it removed on daily dose of 50 mg macribid and have not had UTI for one year now,, Just discomfort in ureatha
Brief Answer:
Could be due to fall in oesrogen level
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Following could be the cause of urethral pain in your case
1. Postmenopausal state: There decline in oestrogen level causes the dryness of mucosa of genitals and urethra which could be cause of pain.
2. Repeated Urethral instrumentation: Clean intermittent self catheterization(CISC) as you have been doing could be the cause. CISC is not indicated if there is no difficulty in passing urine
3. Scalded Urethral Syndrome: Because of dryness there could be tiny ulceration
I would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful
1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. Sit in it for 15-20 minutes each session twice a day. This will be very helpful in relieving pain
2. Alkalinizing Urine: Oral intake of syrup containing Disodium Hydrogen citrate will be very useful.
3. Consider Hormone replacement therapy in consultation with your Gynecologist
4. Local application of Betamethasone ointment at urethral opening twice a day
5. Avoid catheterization
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Could be due to fall in oesrogen level
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Following could be the cause of urethral pain in your case
1. Postmenopausal state: There decline in oestrogen level causes the dryness of mucosa of genitals and urethra which could be cause of pain.
2. Repeated Urethral instrumentation: Clean intermittent self catheterization(CISC) as you have been doing could be the cause. CISC is not indicated if there is no difficulty in passing urine
3. Scalded Urethral Syndrome: Because of dryness there could be tiny ulceration
I would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful
1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. Sit in it for 15-20 minutes each session twice a day. This will be very helpful in relieving pain
2. Alkalinizing Urine: Oral intake of syrup containing Disodium Hydrogen citrate will be very useful.
3. Consider Hormone replacement therapy in consultation with your Gynecologist
4. Local application of Betamethasone ointment at urethral opening twice a day
5. Avoid catheterization
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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