Patient's question:
After the surgery, I started feeling pain after the catheter was removed. For three consecutive weeks, I had the catheter inserted three times and removed three times. Four days after discharge, I went for a thorough check-up. The doctor said my urethral opening was damaged, and the urine test results showed a urinary tract infection, with red blood cells present. Because I was pregnant, she only prescribed acyclovir for me. Yesterday, after returning from the hospital, urination became even more painful. I was gritting my teeth while using the restroom. I think it might be because I walked a bit yesterday, as walking also made me feel a noticeable stinging sensation at the urethral opening. I wonder if the friction made the injury worse. I really don’t know when this medication will start to relieve the pain. Right now, I’m even afraid to drink water, as urination is truly agonizing—it’s even more painful than the wound itself. Hello, when will my condition be able to return to normal?Doctor's answer:
Painful urination, hematuria, pain during urination, history of catheterization, suspected urethral injury, especially in women, the urethra is shorter and more prone to urinary tract infections, which can only play a role in anti-infection. It is recommended to focus on oral medication. Additionally, you can take sodium bicarbonate tablets (also known as baking soda tablets) orally, one tablet each time, three times a day. Sodium bicarbonate tablets can alkalinize the urine and relieve urination pain. It is still necessary to drink more water, as drinking more water can increase urine volume, dissolve bacterial concentration in the urine, and rinse the urinary tract through urine, promoting recovery. Finally, wish you a speedy recovery.