Kidney & Urinary Conditions
Urethral fistula
Serious
ICD-10: N36 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मूत्रमार्ग नालव्रण · தமிழ்: சிறுநீர்க்குழாய் குழாய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೂತ್ರನಾಳ ಫಿಸ್ಟುಲಾ · తెలుగు: మూత్ర నాళము ఫిస్టులా · বাংলা: মূত্রনালীর ফিস্টুলা · मराठी: मूत्रमार्ग फिस्टुला · ગુજરાતી: મૂત્રમાર્ગ ફિસ્ટુલા
About this condition
Urethral fistula is an abnormal passage connecting the urethra (urine tube) to the skin or another internal organ, causing urine to leak from unusual locations. This condition may result from injury, surgery complications, infections, or prolonged catheter use. Prompt surgical repair is typically required to restore normal urinary function and prevent infections.
Common symptoms
urine leakage from abnormal site
recurrent urinary infections
painful urination
discharge from genital area
urethral discharge
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मूत्रमार्ग नालव्रण · मूत्रमार्ग से स्राव · असामान्य जगह से पेशाब · मूत्र नली में छेद |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சிறுநீர்க்குழாய் குழாய் · சிறுநீர் கசிவு · அசாதாரண வழியில் சிறுநீர் · சிறுநீர்க்குழாய் பிரச்சனை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೂತ್ರನಾಳ ಫಿಸ್ಟುಲಾ · ಮೂತ್ರ ಸೋರಿಕೆ · ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಮೂತ್ರ ಹರಿವು · ಮೂತ್ರನಾಳದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మూత్ర నాళము ఫిస్టులా · మూత్ర కారుట · అసాధారణ మూత్రము · మూత్రనాళిక సమస్య |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মূত্রনালীর ফিস্টুলা · প্রস্রাব ফুটো · অস্বাভাবিক প্রস্রাব · মূত্রনালীর সমস্যা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मूत्रमार्ग फिस्टुला · मूत्र गळती · असामान्य लघवी · मूत्रमार्गाची समस्या |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મૂત્રમાર્ગ ફિસ્ટુલા · પેશાબ લીકેજ · અસામાન્ય પેશાબ · મૂત્રમાર્ગની સમસ્યા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Urethral fistula?
urine leakage from abnormal site, recurrent urinary infections, painful urination, discharge from genital area, urethral discharge.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Urethral fistula common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Urethral fistula?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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