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Why use a urethral catheter?
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Why use a urethral catheter? |
Your doctor may recommend a catheter if:
out of control when you urinate
suffer from incontinence
there is a nuisance
Reasons for not being able to urinate on your own include:
Blocked urine flow due to:
bladder or kidney stones
blood clots in the urine
severe prostate enlargement
Prostate surgery
Surgery in the genital area, such as hip fracture repair or hysterectomy
bladder nerve damage
spinal cord injury
Conditions that impair mental function, such as dementia
Drugs that impair the ability of the bladder muscles to compress, causing urine to pool in the bladder
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What is a urinary catheter? |
What is a urinary catheter?
A urethral catheter is a hollow, partially flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder and connects it to a drainage bag.Urethral catheters come in a variety of sizes and types.Reliable sources: rubber Plastic (PVC) silicon A catheter may be needed if the bladder cannot empty.If you don't empty your bladder, urine can build up and put pressure on your kidneys.The pressure can lead to kidney failure, which can be dangerous and permanently damage your kidneys.Most catheters are needed until they regain their ability to urinate on their own, usually for a short time.Older people and people with permanent injuries or serious medical conditions may need to use a urinary catheter much longer or permanently
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