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Man hospitalized after horrifying DIY treatment for incontinence
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A 41-year-old man with incontinence attempted to self-treat by supergluing his urethra shut over two weeks, which initially helped but eventually caused severe urinary retention and pain.
- Doctors found a 10 cm solid block of hardened superglue inside his urethra, which blocked urine flow completely and required surgical removal.
- The man had no psychiatric history, and his actions were motivated by a desire to manage his incontinence rather than for sexual or psychological reasons.
- Attempts to remove the blockage with cystoscopy failed, so surgeons made an incision and flushed the urethra to dislodge and extract the glue, leading to full recovery after six weeks.
- Medical experts advise against using solvents like acetone for superglue in the urethra, as these can damage tissue; surgery is recommended for safe removal in such cases.
