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Is the urethra easily damaged? will the doctor know how or what damaged the urethra just by looking at an ultrasound? like if damage is from a swab

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Minor damage: is common, and not seen and heals up in under a week (think UTI). A swab would generally be like this. It is like a minor scrape anywhere else.

Answered 10/22/2015

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A member asked:

Is the urethra easily damaged? will the doctor know how or what damaged the urethra just by looking at an ultrasound? like if damage is from a swab

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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