Symptoms of TRAUMA TO UROGENITAL TRACT

Blunt trauma to the kidney can lead to upper abdominal pain and back pain. The pain may radiate into the groin or genitals. Blood may develop in the urine, or there may be difficulty of inability to urinate. Injuries to other abdominal structures are common. Damage to the bladder, ureter or urethra can occur from blunt trauma. It may be associated with pelvic fractures. It may not be possible to urinate. Blood or blood clots may form within the urine. Painful urination may occur. Localized swelling and bruising of the abdomen, groin or low back may develop. Injuries to the urethra may produce localized swelling and pain in the vagina. In men, deformity of the penis may occur. There is often swelling and bruising. Difficulty or inability to urinate is common. Blood in the urine is common.