T19: Foreign body in genitourinary tract
T19.0: Foreign body in urethra
The urethra channels the urine outward from the bladder.
If someone has a foreign body in their urethra, there can be various symptoms. The area affected may be painful, for example. Urinating may be painful with a foreign body in one’s urethra. You may also notice blood in your urine. If a foreign body stays in the body for a long time, inflammation and fever may occur.
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