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Does Retained Catheter Cause Damage To Penile Urethra?
Question: I have a suprapubic catheter and have had it for about 6 months. I have a lot of spasms with it and sometimes leakage to go along with spasms...Have taken oxyebutin (sp) but it cause extreme constipation for me.
Presently I am having extreme pain in the tip of my penis...just began yesterday ...I notice that when my catheter tube is touched or moves it feels though it is going down into my penis and contributing to the pain..?
Presently I am having extreme pain in the tip of my penis...just began yesterday ...I notice that when my catheter tube is touched or moves it feels though it is going down into my penis and contributing to the pain..?
Brief Answer:
Catheter has to be removed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Its extremely important that you get your catheter removed ,checked and then reinserted(new one) if there is a need.
Longstanding or retained catheter can cause damage to penile urethra.
It also poses risk for urinary tract infections.
Hence I advise you to get your Catheter checked by an expert urological surgeon under perfect aseptic care.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Catheter has to be removed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Its extremely important that you get your catheter removed ,checked and then reinserted(new one) if there is a need.
Longstanding or retained catheter can cause damage to penile urethra.
It also poses risk for urinary tract infections.
Hence I advise you to get your Catheter checked by an expert urological surgeon under perfect aseptic care.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This catheter was just replaced about two weeks ago, however, it feels like it is touching and aggravating my penile urethra...If I wiggle or move the catheter it hurts down into my penis area. Also, when the catheter is inserted it seems to hurt more than I would expect.
I go to my Dr. of my catheter removal and replacement which is done by his nurse.
Should I call my Dr. for an appointment and assessment of my current condition ?
I go to my Dr. of my catheter removal and replacement which is done by his nurse.
Should I call my Dr. for an appointment and assessment of my current condition ?
Brief Answer:
Call your Dr for appointment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes certainly you need to call your doctor for an appointment at the earliest for expert assessment of your condition.
This catheter placed by your nurse has high risk of hurting your penile urethra.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Call your Dr for appointment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes certainly you need to call your doctor for an appointment at the earliest for expert assessment of your condition.
This catheter placed by your nurse has high risk of hurting your penile urethra.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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