CRISIS URETHRALIS Meaning and
Definition
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Crisis urethralis is a medical condition that refers to a sudden and severe narrowing or occlusion of the urethra. The urethra is a tube-like structure that carries urine from the bladder to the external opening of the body. The term "crisis urethralis" is derived from the Greek word "krisis" meaning sudden change or turning point, and "urethra" meaning the urinary canal.
This condition typically occurs due to the presence of a blockage or obstruction within the urethra, leading to a sudden and significant decrease in the flow of urine. Common causes of crisis urethralis include the presence of urinary tract stones, blood clots, scar tissue formation, or infection. Additionally, an enlarged prostate in males or a prolapsed bladder in females can also contribute to the development of this condition.
The symptoms of crisis urethralis may include severe lower abdominal pain, uncontrolled or incomplete urination, frequent urination, difficulty initiating urination, and blood in the urine. If left untreated, crisis urethralis can lead to urinary retention, a condition in which the bladder becomes completely filled with urine and cannot be emptied.
Treatment for crisis urethralis usually involves relieving the underlying cause of the obstruction. This may involve the use of medications to dissolve urinary stones or blood clots, or performing surgical procedures to remove blockages or correct abnormalities in the urinary tract. Prompt medical attention is necessary to prevent complications and restore normal urinary function.
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(1) A longitudinal fold on the posterior wall, or floor, of the urethra extending from the uvula of the bladder into the membranous urethra; about the center of the prostatic portion it presents a raised ridge, the colliculus seminalis; (2) a conspicuous longitudinal fold in the mucous membrane on the posterior wall of the female urethra.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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