Operation For Infection In Bladder?

[pusskin]

I am quite surprised that you can have an operation for an infection in the bladdder. I thought an op would only be for tumours or such.

What would they do to the bladder in an operation?

[woofgang]

that depends on what is causing the recurrent infections.

[pusskin]

But they cant cut an infection away can they?

[woofgang]

no but if there is scarring or a narrowed exit, maybe an ulcerated area, those things need surgical treatment. Its not the actual infection, its what is making it able to take hold again and again.

[pixie373]

Has the bladder got a fault that is holding the infection?

[pixie373]

^^That's what i meant:-\

[pusskin]

Thanks woofgang. Now i see what you mean, and that makes very good sense.
Why didnt i ever think of that. I have had tumours in the bladder that have just returned after 10 yrs and have successfully have them removed.
Didnt think of an infection that needed an op. Thanks muchly .

[pusskin]

Thanks for your reply too pixie. Much appreciated.

[pixie373]

You're welcome. Think woofgang's covered it :-)

[woofgang]

good wishes for your treatment pusskin

[pusskin]

I agree pixie. Woofgang made it very clear to me. Cheers woof.
tumours always come into my mind, not infections. lol

[pusskin]

Thank you woofgang. i had my follow up in March & now in June, so not long to wait now.
I thought my last 10 yr check last Sept was the end of it all.
Lol, i was mistaken.