uroflowmetry service at RSU Hermina Pandanaran

Hello Hermina Friends,

What is Uroflowmetry?

Uroflowmetry is an examination aimed at measuring the flow and strength of the flow of urine when someone urinates. This examination aims to assess whether a person's bladder function is normal or not. These results can also help to find out if there are any obstructions to the normal flow of urine.

Diseases that require uroflowmetry:
1. Prostate cancer
2. Urinary tract obstruction
3. Urinary tract infection
4. Bladder dysfunction

When is it necessary to do a uroflowmetry examination?
Someone should do a uroflowmetry examination when there is something strange when urinating, such as a weak stream of urine or feeling pain when urinating.

How to do a uroflowmetry examination?

No need to fast before eating and drinking
Stop taking drugs that will affect the examination
Drink several glasses of water before the examination
The patient will be asked to urinate as usual and it will be measured with a tool
There is no special treatment after the examination
Friends of Hermina who have complaints about the urinary tract can consult a specialist urologist and have an examination at Hermina Pandanaran Hospital. Information and registration for practicing doctors can be through the Hermina mobile application, call center 1500488 and the website www.herminahospitals.com