Question 1

ever since the gyno used a catheder to take a urine sample my uretha has been swelled up for months on and off with burning what else could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone cream help: I have performed many thousands of catheterisations for women. I have found that many young women (and men) complain of discomfort for some time, it is not due to infection or trauma which lasts this long. It is combinations of factors, local hypersensitivity is the main factor in my opinion. If you wish to try over the counter treatment , Allegra (fexofenadine) tab and cortisone cream  for 7 days.

Question 2

i have a catheeter in place 24/7, what to do?

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Details: Are you supposed to have a catheter in place? Is it a urinary catheter or another type? I would schedule a visit with the doctor who placed it. Ask why you were given a catheter and what treatment can be done to make it no longer be necessary.

Question 3

what to do if i have a catheeter in place 24/7?

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Catheter care: It's imperative that you and those that care for you enact proper catheter care, as an indwelling catheter can become infected.  I could give you more specific recommendations, but I don't know what type of catheter you have specifically.

Question 4

i can't find a definition for "cather".  would you please elaborate?

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Catheter ?: I have never heard of "cather" however, a catheter is medical grade tubing that can be used for a variety of things including removing urine from the bladder.

Question 5

what is a hickman catheter?

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Special IV line: This catheter is routinely used in leukemia treatment. It is a long sterile tube that surgeons place under the skin in a "tunnel" and then it enters a large blood vessel. This is done to prevent bacteria from entering the catheter. This allows the administration of chemotherapy, transfusions, fluids, other drugs and also allows the many blood draws involved in leukemia treatment.

Question 6

how do they put a catheter in?

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Be more specific. : Would depend on what type of catheter and into what it's being placed.

Question 7

how do you use a catheter yourself?

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Let me advise you: There are some differerances if you male or female.
For male i will recommend this article.
http://urology.iupui.edu/img/pdfs/selfcathmale06.pdf
for female I am recommend this article.
http://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-catheterize-yourself-woman.html
good luck.

Question 8

can i wash and reuse my catheters or not?

Accepted Answer

Catheters: It is not recommended as it is unlikely to get them completely sterile and that can result in urinary tract infections and other complications.

Question 9

how can you tell what size catheter  you need?

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For adults the sizes: Are fairly standard and should pass without difficulty. If issues, you should see a urologist.  (i assume you meant urinary catheters?).

Question 10

is there any pain when a catheter is taken out?

Accepted Answer

Catheter: Taking out catheter is a simple procedure . You may have some discomfort but usually painless .

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Ever since the gyno used a catheder to take a urine sample my uretha has been swelled up for months on and off with burning what else could cause this?

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I have a catheeter in place 24/7, what to do?

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What to do if i have a catheeter in place 24/7?

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I can't find a definition for "cather". would you please elaborate?

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What is a hickman catheter?

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How do they put a catheter in?

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How do you use a catheter yourself?

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Can i wash and reuse my catheters or not?

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How can you tell what size catheter you need?

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Is there any pain when a catheter is taken out?

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