Q: Which doctor should I consult for obstructive uropathy?
A: You should consult an urologist.
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Q: How can I know I need to seek treatment?
A: If you have any change in urinary patterns such as difficulty urinating, dribbling, urge to urinate at night (nocturia) or blood in the urine (hematuria), you should immediately consult a urologist.
Q: Can my child suffer from obstructive uropathy?
A: Yes. Your child can also suffer from obstructive uropathy due to developmental anomalies of the urinary tract e.g. posterior urethral valves.
Q: What precautions can older men take to prevent obstructive uropathy?
A: Older men should regularly have prostate check-ups to detect any abnormalities at an early stage.
Q: What is the approximate recovery time following urethral surgery?
A: After urethral surgery, a catheter is kept inserted for 2-4 weeks depending on the type of surgery performed. Therefore, the recovery time is also the same time period.
