For men, urethral intubation can be a painful and uncomfortable procedure, but it is often tolerated.
Urethral intubation is the insertion of a catheter into the bladder under sterile conditions to induce urine, and is useful for the diagnosis and treatment of related diseases.
For men, the process of urethral intubation will feel some abnormal pain and discomfort, because the male urethra has three strictures, three dilatations and two bends, and passing through the strictures during intubation will definitely cause pain, and the urethral mucosa may be stimulated during intubation, which may also cause some pain and discomfort symptoms.
Some men are more likely to experience pain during urethral intubation if they have pathological changes such as urethral strictures, stones, or prostatic hyperplasia. However, the pain caused by urethral intubation is generally within the tolerable range, and the pain and discomfort may be alleviated if the urethral intubation is performed by a skilled professional.
Contact a healthcare professional if urinary catheterization is needed. If you experience significant discomfort after intubation, please go to the hospital for prompt and aggressive treatment to avoid adverse consequences.