Is Retrograde Urethrogram Painful?
No, the Procedure Does Not Involve Any Injections. When the Local Anesthesia Solution Is Introduced You Will Only Have a Discomfort. but If You Have Pain...
No, the procedure does not involve any injections. When the local anesthesia solution is introduced you will only have a discomfort. But if you have pain, immediately report to your Doctor and the procedure may be abandoned. This procedure does not involve any adverse reaction of the contrast agent used.
How long does a retrograde Urethrogram take?
How long does a urethrogram take? Overall, the study will take between 30–60 minutes.
How is retrograde Urethrogram done?
A retrograde urethrogram is a procedure allowing the urethra to be x-rayed using a contrast dye. The dye is watched on the x-rays as it passes back through the urethra and into the bladder. Urethrograms are done by a radiologist with a radiographer and sometimes a nurse.