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How Can A Malfunctioning Urinary Catheter Be Fixed?

I have had a cathater in for 5 days working fine. But now there has not been any drainage into the bag for over 5 hours. I was having a bal movement and had a spasm and the urine came out of the side air tube and around the opeing of my penius. should i head for the emergency room? YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 11 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per my surgical experience, the issue sounds to be catheter blockage and I strongly suggest an ER visit for the same.

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How Can A Malfunctioning Urinary Catheter Be Fixed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my surgical experience, the issue sounds to be catheter blockage and I strongly suggest an ER visit for the same. Thanks. Regards.