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Self catheterizing
Is it appropriate to self catheterize with a swollen prostate? There is some resistance and small amounts of blood after catheterizing.
From what I gather here you already selfcath when you can not urinate BUT right now
that is getting harder due to a swollen prostrate. I am not a doctor or a man, however
also have to self cath and as an IC support group leader etc. I work with a lot of people.
I do know from a friend that if the prostrate is infected, irritated and swollen as yours is
it can become necessarily for them to put in Foley catheter, while your are on antibiotics to decrease the inflammation and constant irritation of inserting a catheter. Otherwise the prostate will eventually close completely, and you will no longer be able to get the catheter in. That said, it is important that you contact your urologist and get into see them. They will be best able to decide if you need a short term Foley or if you are OK to continue self-cathing. PLEASE, call your doctor today, I would hate for you to wait and have a crisis.
Shelly
that is getting harder due to a swollen prostrate. I am not a doctor or a man, however
also have to self cath and as an IC support group leader etc. I work with a lot of people.
I do know from a friend that if the prostrate is infected, irritated and swollen as yours is
it can become necessarily for them to put in Foley catheter, while your are on antibiotics to decrease the inflammation and constant irritation of inserting a catheter. Otherwise the prostate will eventually close completely, and you will no longer be able to get the catheter in. That said, it is important that you contact your urologist and get into see them. They will be best able to decide if you need a short term Foley or if you are OK to continue self-cathing. PLEASE, call your doctor today, I would hate for you to wait and have a crisis.
Shelly
I have been self catheterizing since 1996 due to a neurogenic bladder. The reason for this is to ensure that ther is no large amount of urine left in the bladder after urinating.
Depending on the amount of the remaining urine it can be helpful to self cath. If the urine remains in the bladder ther is a chance of urine causing back pressure to the kidneys. This stale unrine can also cause UTI and or kidney infections.
I used to come down with infections about every 3 to 4 months requiring hospitalization. Self cath. at least twice a day ensures that there is no stale urine left over. The other side of the story is that we have to be careful not to cause infections due to self catheterization. We don't have to ensure that the catheterization process is sterile but we must ensure cleanliness.
All the best,
Ron
Depending on the amount of the remaining urine it can be helpful to self cath. If the urine remains in the bladder ther is a chance of urine causing back pressure to the kidneys. This stale unrine can also cause UTI and or kidney infections.
I used to come down with infections about every 3 to 4 months requiring hospitalization. Self cath. at least twice a day ensures that there is no stale urine left over. The other side of the story is that we have to be careful not to cause infections due to self catheterization. We don't have to ensure that the catheterization process is sterile but we must ensure cleanliness.
All the best,
Ron
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