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Why Did I Get Cloudy Dark Section In Catheter After Taking Sulfamethoxadole?

Eight hours after I took sulfamethoxadole I had a dark cloudy section in my catheter. That was 6 am when I took it. Monday I get my catheter out after having my prostete removed Dec. 4. What or why did I get this cloudy dark 18 inch section? I had just cooked some food ate and finally sat down and noticed the distinct change, then it has stopped as soon as it had started. Was I too active and was it blood? Thank you John.
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hello
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The 18 inch section was actually long section of clotted blood usually dark brown mixed with urine .
As I have seen in so many patient in whom we insert catheter for retention of urine or after prostate removal .
This is very common due to internal injury of urethra and due to blood clotting.
Usually this type of clot seems like a string (thick ) and seen in long standing cases.
Nothing to worry , only consult your doctor .
We only replace old catheter with new one.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Why Did I Get Cloudy Dark Section In Catheter After Taking Sulfamethoxadole?

Hello Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. The 18 inch section was actually long section of clotted blood usually dark brown mixed with urine . As I have seen in so many patient in whom we insert catheter for retention of urine or after prostate removal . This is very common due to internal injury of urethra and due to blood clotting. Usually this type of clot seems like a string (thick ) and seen in long standing cases. Nothing to worry , only consult your doctor . We only replace old catheter with new one. Good luck. Dr. HET