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Urology (Expert Forum)
Urostomy
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Urostomy
by Emma Wbb, Jan 28, 2005 12:00AM
I am 28yrs old and have had a urostomy for 22yrs. over the last five years have suffered with severe kidney infections thet have resulted in being hospitalised for a number of days.
8mths ago my Urolygist conducted a looposcopy (camera) to investigate. in conclusion a stricture was discovered about 2cm in which specialised said caused reflux and causing infection. A balloon catheter was inserted for 2mths to correct this. After 2mths a further investigation was carried out and no stricture was present. Since i have still being suffering with cronic infections.
Why could this be, i am at a brick wall with solutions!!
Rds
Emma Webb
8mths ago my Urolygist conducted a looposcopy (camera) to investigate. in conclusion a stricture was discovered about 2cm in which specialised said caused reflux and causing infection. A balloon catheter was inserted for 2mths to correct this. After 2mths a further investigation was carried out and no stricture was present. Since i have still being suffering with cronic infections.
Why could this be, i am at a brick wall with solutions!!
Rds
Emma Webb
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 31, 2005 12:00AM
, Jan 31, 2005 12:00AM
It is tough to say without examining you nor your case. Urinary reflux certainly can be a risk factor for chronic infection, and if this is still the case, you may want to consider surgery to correct any further anatomical abnormality.
If you are still having symptoms, you can inquire about a second urological opinion, preferable at a major academic medical center.
The other option would be to start prophylactic antibiotics to prevent future infection.
This option can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
If you are still having symptoms, you can inquire about a second urological opinion, preferable at a major academic medical center.
The other option would be to start prophylactic antibiotics to prevent future infection.
This option can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
