Acute Urethral Obstruction
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The urologist is the specialist who treats acute urethral obstruction, a situation in which the flow of urine is suddenly blocked in the urethra, the duct that carries urine out of the body. It can be due to stones, inflammation, or narrowing.
Frequent symptoms: difficulty or inability to urinate, pain in the lower abdomen, a sensation of a full bladder, and intense discomfort.
When to see a doctor? The sudden inability to urinate accompanied by pain requires care without delay, since it is an emergency.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist evaluates the cause of the blockage and provides guidance on the steps to follow. If you experience these symptoms suddenly, seek medical evaluation immediately.
Data on 94 doctors who treat acute urethral obstruction
Which specialist treats acute urethral obstruction?
Acute urethral obstruction is an emergency that requires immediate evaluation by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary system. Seek urgent medical attention if you're unable to urinate or have severe pain.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute urethral obstruction
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Eugenio Gutiérrez-Rojas
Dr. Rodrigo Alvarado Larraguivel
Dr. Edgar Alejandro Medrano
Dr. Mario Enrique Ortega González
Dr. Alan de Jesus Martínez Salas
Dr. Immer Noyola Avila
Dr. Mauricio Adrian Salinas Ramirez
Dr. Ladis Mocheorat Espinosa Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is acute urethral obstruction?
The urologist is the specialist who treats acute urethral obstruction, a situation in which the flow of urine is suddenly blocked in the urethra, the duct that carries urine out of the body. It can be due to stones, inflammation, or narrowing.
Which doctor treats acute urethral obstruction?
Acute urethral obstruction is an emergency that requires immediate evaluation by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary system. Seek urgent medical attention if you're unable to urinate or have severe pain.