About Urine Blockage
Key Highlights
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Restores normal bladder emptying and relieves discomfort.Prevents serious complications like kidney damage (hydronephrosis) and urinary tract infections.Addresses the underlying gynecological cause, such as prolapse or fibroids.Can significantly improve quality of life and daily comfort.Often performed with minimally invasive surgical techniques for faster recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Complete inability to urinate (acute urinary retention).
- Chronic feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
- Urinary obstruction caused by pelvic organ prolapse (e.g., cystocele).
- Large uterine fibroids pressing on the bladder or urethra.
- Postpartum urinary retention due to trauma or nerve injury during delivery.
- Recurrent urinary tract infections linked to residual urine in the bladder.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination, including a pelvic exam.
- Diagnostic tests such as a bladder ultrasound (to measure post-void residual urine) and possibly urodynamics.
- Discussion of all treatment options, risks, and benefits with your gynecologist.
- For surgical procedures: routine pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray may be required.
- Informed consent process for the planned procedure.
- Fasting as instructed if surgery with anesthesia is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection, including urinary tract infection (UTI) or at the surgical site.
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Injury to surrounding structures like the bladder, urethra, or bowel (rare).
- Recurrence of the blockage or prolapse.
- New onset of urinary incontinence or worsening of existing symptoms.
- Risks associated with anesthesia (e.g., allergic reaction, respiratory issues).
- Pain or discomfort during recovery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-procedure: A urinary catheter may be left in place for a short period to ensure bladder drainage.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Instructions on proper wound care if surgery was performed.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the urinary system.
- Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for the period advised by your doctor (typically 4-6 weeks after surgery).
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and bladder function.
- Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) may be recommended to strengthen supporting muscles.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering urine blockage in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for urine blockage in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform urine blockage. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for urine blockage compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Urine Blockage in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing urine blockage.
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