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Blocked urethra male age 53, had scar tissue that blocked the channel, had procedure to remove it. It has come back, can t urinate. Several hours, pain and pressure. Sweating. Do I need to call an ambulance I am 45 minutes from nearest hospital. Unable to drive. My sister is 2 hours away by car...what do you recommend I do????
Based on the history you seem to have developed urethral stricture or abnormal narrowing (due to scar formation or inflammation) resulting in retention of urine.
You need to be seen by a surgeon immediately to undergo widening of the urethra by dilators. So, I would advise you to call an ambulance immediately.
You may also need to undergo a surgical repair or urethroplasty to prevent the recurrence.
Hope this answers your query.
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How Can Urinary Tract Obstruction Be Treated?
Hi & Welcome. Based on the history you seem to have developed urethral stricture or abnormal narrowing (due to scar formation or inflammation) resulting in retention of urine. You need to be seen by a surgeon immediately to undergo widening of the urethra by dilators. So, I would advise you to call an ambulance immediately. You may also need to undergo a surgical repair or urethroplasty to prevent the recurrence. Hope this answers your query.