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Home :: Bladder or Urethra Injury
Bladder or Urethra Injury
Damage to the urinary bladder (the organ that stores urine manufactured by the kidneys) or the urethra (the tube through which urine travels from the bladder to the outside).
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Bladder.
- Urethra.
- Muscles, tendons, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue of the pelvic floor.
Causes
Fracture of a pelvic bone that punctures or bruises the bladder or urethra (usually).
Signs & Symptoms
- Severe abdominal pain and tenderness over the bladder.
- Shock (sweating; faintness; nausea; panting; rapid pulse; pale, cold, moist skin).
- Bloody discharge from the urethra or blood in the urine.
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
First Aid
- Keep the person warm with blankets to decrease the possibility of shock.
- Immobilize the person on a stretcher or spine board.
- Elevate the lower extremities with pillows or blocks.
- Take the patient to the nearest emergency facility.
No specific instructions except those under headings. If surgery is required , your surgeon will supply postoperative instructions.
Home Diet
- No food or water before surgery.
- Drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid daily.
- Don't drink alcohol.
- During recovery, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
Prevention
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Wear adequate protective equipment
- Keep bladder empty during exercise or competitive sports.
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