Category: Uroflowmetry
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Can a Previous UTI Alter Flow Test Interpretation?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting millions of people annually, particularly women. Often presenting with symptoms like burning during urination, frequent urges to…
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How to Track Day-to-Day Uroflowmetry Variability
Uroflowmetry is a relatively simple diagnostic test used in urology to assess urinary flow rate and detect potential obstructions or abnormalities within the lower urinary…
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What to Know About Flowmetry in Transgender Healthcare
Flowmetry, in the context of transgender healthcare, isn’t about measuring water flowing through pipes – it’s a sophisticated assessment tool used primarily within gender-affirming surgeries,…
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Can Flowmetry Reflect Urethral Kinking or Kinks?
Understanding Uroflowmetry and Its Limitations Uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used in urology to assess urinary flow rate and detect potential obstructions to urine…
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How to Improve Flow Rates With Bladder Exercises
Urinary flow rates – how quickly and completely we empty our bladders – are often taken for granted until something goes wrong. A weak stream,…
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What to Do If You Experience Urgency During Uroflowmetry
Uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used by healthcare professionals to assess how well your bladder empties. It’s a relatively simple procedure, but it can…
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Do Smoking and Alcohol Use Affect Uroflowmetry Results?
Uroflowmetry is a common diagnostic test used by healthcare professionals to assess urinary function, specifically how quickly and completely a bladder empties. It’s an important…
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Can Uroflowmetry Help Evaluate Pelvic Trauma?
Pelvic trauma represents a significant clinical challenge due to its potential for life-threatening hemorrhage, associated visceral injuries, and long-term functional impairments. These injuries often result…
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What Does a Rapid Rise and Fall Pattern Mean in Uroflowmetry?
Uroflowmetry is a simple yet powerful diagnostic tool used in urology to assess lower urinary tract function. It measures the rate of urine flow during…
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Is Uroflowmetry Useful in Evaluating Prostatitis Symptoms?
Prostatitis, inflammation of the prostate gland, is a remarkably common condition affecting men of all ages, though more frequently those over 50. Its presentation can…