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Diagnostic dilemma: A man tried to self-treat his incontinence by gluing his urethra shut

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Diagnostic dilemma: A man tried to self-treat his incontinence by gluing his urethra shut
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The patient: A 41-year old man in IranThe symptoms: The man visited an outpatient clinic after a week of experiencing extreme discomfort during urination and pain above his pubic bone. His urine stream was weak, and he was unable to empty his bladder.What happened next: The patient told the doctors that about a month earlier, he had begun to develop incontinence. He self-treated for two weeks by inserting superglue into his urethra. At first, the superglue seemed to help. But after four days, he

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