Risks
If not conducted carefully, sounding carries a risk of irritation, tearing of the urethra, or of urinary tract infection. Infections may become serious if they progress to the bladder or kidneys, and should be referred to a doctor. Use of poor quality steel can lead to infection.
The insertion of foreign bodies into the urethra can present serious medical problems: see urethral foreign body insertion.
Read more about this topic: Urethral Sounding
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