Urology 🩸 Flashcards
1
Q
causes of acute urinary retention
A
common in older male whos undergone recent anaesthesia for surgery
any abnormalities of urethral tract such as BPH or stricture will increase the risk
medications like anticholinergic classes
alcohol
2
Q
unilateral testicular pain
dragging or heavy sensation of testicles
swelling of epididymis
urethral discharge
systemically unwell
tendernness on palpation of epididymis
A
epididymo-orchitis
3
Q
management of epididymo-orchitis
A
if acutely very unwell or septic - sent to hospital for IV abx
