What does a ureterocele look like?
It is simply a swelling limited to the end of the ureter as it enters the bladder. The swelling resembles a balloon on ultrasound or during a camera examination of the bladder. Ureteroceles in duplex anomalies can be associated with urine refluxing backward to the kidney through the second adjacent ureter.
How common is a ureterocele?
A ureterocele can also cause urine to flow backward from the bladder to the kidney. This is called reflux. Ureteroceles occur in about 1 in 500 people. This condition is equally common in both the left and right ureters.
How do you fix a urethrocele?
How is it treated?
- losing weight to take stress off pelvic structures.
- avoiding heavy lifting.
- doing Kegel exercises, which are pelvic floor exercises that help strengthen the vaginal muscles.
Is a urethrocele serious?
In most cases, urethrocele does not cause serious health problems. But it may cause you to leak urine. You may notice this when you cough, laugh, or jump. You may also have problems emptying your bladder.
Can urethrocele cause pain?
But it may cause you to leak urine. You may notice this when you cough, laugh, or jump. You may also have problems emptying your bladder. And you may feel pressure in your vagina and pain during sex.
How to repair obstructive ureterocele?
Age of the patient
What is urethral prolapse surgery?
What is urethral prolapse surgery? This surgery pulls together the loose or torn tissue in the area of prolapse in the bladder or urethra and strengthens the wall of the vagina. This prevents prolapse from recurring. There are several types of surgery to correct stress urinary incontinence.
What is bladder prolapse surgery?
repetitive straining for bowel movements