How do the instillation of the urethra

Instillation of the urethra is one of the types of local treatment. The procedure is a drip infusion of medicines into the urethra (the urethra). Instillation can assign to women and men for the treatment of certain diseases.

Indications for instillation of the urethra

Instillation into the urethra is used in men to treat prostatitis and chronic urethritis. This procedure will help to speed up the process of recovery is almost doubled. In women, the instillation is carried out in chronic cystitis with disorders of the mucous membrane. Important role this procedure plays in the States, when the inflammation affects the deeper layers of the bladder. Thanks to the local treatment reduces stress on the body due to the antibiotics.

For the treatment with instillation, the following drugs: boric acid (3 per cent), corrosive sublimate, solution of methylene blue (1%), silver nitrate, solution dioksidina (1%), solutions of antibacterial agents, oils (sea buckthorn, rosehip), "Rivanol", "Collargol", "Dibona", "Chlorhexidine", "Catedral", "Instillagel" and some other antibacterial drugs. Prior to the instillation of the urethra the patient can assign cytoscopy and a biopsy.

Instillation of the urethra in women and men

For carrying out instillation in women, as well as installations of the anterior urethra in men used special disposable syringes. Before the procedure the patient must empty the bladder. The opening of the urethra on the outside is treated with antiseptic agent. In men treated also the head of the penis. With the syringe in the opening of the urethra is injected, the treatment solution in the required amount. After the introduction of the patient needs to hold hands for a few seconds the opening of the urethra. After instillation you cannot empty your bladder within 45-60 minutes.

Installation the rear of the urethra in men are conducted with the use of the catheter. One end of the catheter is inserted into the urethra, and the other is attached to the cannula from the syringe containing the medication. Then is the slow introduction of the drug. The number of procedures is determined individually in each case, as a rule, they are held until the disappearance of symptoms.

Can't do the instillation of the urethra at home. This procedure should be performed only by medical professionals with practical skills. Conduct an independent instillation can lead to undesirable consequences: a bacterial infection of the urethra, worsening of inflammation of the urinary tract, ascending pyelonephritis, etc.