
Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain And Fatigue When Treating Arthritis

he has a nasty bladder infection, is this a side effect of Predosone? Right now he is wearing a foley the va cannot see hi til Monday, is it ok to keep this in that long it is painful.
possible side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a urine infection. This is confirmed as you have said he has a bladder infection. Chances are that the catheter has been there for too long. Ideally a catheter should be changed in 15 to 20 days. But some physicians keep cost as a concern and keep it in for a month.
Prednisone could be a cause as it predisposes to infections. So I would suggest changing the catheter and getting the urine culture. He may need antibiotics for infection as per culture report.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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