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What Do Inflammation And Swelling Around A Foley Catheter Insertion Site Indicate?
I had a Foley catheter put in a week ago Wednesday. Unbeknownst to me, it was a latex one and I am quite allergic to latex. It was removed on Tuesday and replaced with a silicone one. When the latex was removed, the tissues around where the catheter was was swollen and fire engine red. After much discomfort in the attempt of inserting the new silicone one, the nurse was able to get it in properly. Now when my husband emptied the cath bag, we found a few tiny specs of what looks like dark blood flecks. Should I be alarmed?
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What Do Inflammation And Swelling Around A Foley Catheter Insertion Site Indicate?
Hello and welcome to `Ask A Doctor` service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. * Possible urinary infection with urethritis. * Guidelines for primary relief - More liquids intake. - Cranberry sachet once daily in glass of drinking water. - Catheter care with antiseptic solution cleansing of genitals. - Antibiotic support with doc as per the urine culture report. - Keep blood sugar under control. Feel free to post further doubts. Thank you.