Women's Health Conditions
Vesicovaginal fistula
Serious
ICD-10: N82 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मूत्राशय योनि नली · தமிழ்: சிறுநீர்ப்பை யோனி குழாய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೂತ್ರಕೋಶ ಯೋನಿ ನಾಳ · తెలుగు: మూత్రాశయ యోని నాళం · বাংলা: মূত্রাশয় যোনি নালী · मराठी: मूत्राशय योनी नळी · ગુજરાતી: મૂત્રાશય યોનિ નળી
About this condition
Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina that causes urine to leak continuously into the vagina. In India, this often occurs after prolonged or obstructed labor, pelvic surgery, or radiation treatment. Women with this condition experience constant wetness and infections, which significantly affects their quality of life and requires surgical repair.
Common symptoms
urine leaking from vagina
recurrent urinary infections
vaginal discharge with urine smell
constant wetness
irritation around vagina
foul odor
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मूत्राशय योनि नली · योनि से पेशाब आना · मूत्र रिसाव योनि से · मूत्राशय छिद्र |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சிறுநீர்ப்பை யோனி குழாய் · யோனி வழியே சிறுநீர் கசிவு · சிறுநீர் யோனி வழி வெளியேறுதல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೂತ್ರಕೋಶ ಯೋನಿ ನಾಳ · ಯೋನಿಯಿಂದ ಮೂತ್ರ ಸೋರಿಕೆ · ಮೂತ್ರಾಶಯ ರಂಧ್ರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మూత్రాశయ యోని నాళం · యోని నుండి మూత్రం కారడం · మూత్ర కారుట |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মূত্রাশয় যোনি নালী · যোনি দিয়ে প্রস্রাব বের হওয়া · মূত্রাশয় ছিদ্র |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मूत्राशय योनी नळी · योनीमधून मूत्र गळती · मूत्राशय भोक |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મૂત્રાશય યોનિ નળી · યોનિમાંથી પેશાબ નીકળવું · મૂત્રાશય છિદ્ર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Vesicovaginal fistula?
urine leaking from vagina, recurrent urinary infections, vaginal discharge with urine smell, constant wetness, irritation around vagina, foul odor.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours
Is Vesicovaginal fistula common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Vesicovaginal fistula?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24-48 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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