Question 1

is it normal to experience pain during erections after removal of a foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should clear up quickly unless you have urethritis or prostatitis as a result of the Foley catheter.

Question 2

is it normal to have stomach pains after the removal of a foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

Not generally: Pain is common in the groin (penis) but not usually the stomach.  If this continues, see your dr.

Question 3

pain in the tip of penis 4 weeks after foley catheter removal before/during urination. what can be causing this? my doctor tells me this can't be

Accepted Answer

Meatitis or UTI: First thing is to have your urine tested for any bacterial uti, especially after having a recent catheter. You can also have inflammation at the penile tip (called the meatus) that can be painful as you've described. If there is no infection, then a prescription for Pyridium (phenazopyridine) can useful for analgesic effect.

Question 4

how can i avoid problems from my foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: Make sure the catheter is not kinked, is draining appropriately & take a prophylactic antibiotic if the catheter is in for any significant period of time.

Question 5

is a malecot catheter the same as a foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

No: A Malecot catheter is more typically used to drain the kidney via a passage through the back or the bladder through a suprapubic passage.  It has soft extended flanges at its tip to help hold it in place.  A Foley catheter has a smooth rounded tip and is inserted into the urethra to drain the bladder

Question 6

how often does a foley catheter need to be changed?

Accepted Answer

There  is no clear: Cut answer for it . The principle is that it has to come out if it is not absolutely necessary

Question 7

what kind of local stores can i buy a foley catheter at?

Accepted Answer

Medical supply store: Or some pharmacies should have these available. Call first or look online to see if they have any in inventory.

Question 8

what is a foley catheter colposcope?

Accepted Answer

Different things: A Foley catheter is a plastic or latex tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine from it. A colposcope is an instrument used to visualize the cervix under magnification.

Question 9

how do i put a foley catheter in a girl?

Accepted Answer

Practice or help.: The female urethra can be difficult to expose and place a Foley catheter with sterile technique. The best way is to have help (an assistant or the patient) to spread the labia for better exposure. At times a light source can help, but in many cases the catheter needs to be directed by feel. If the tip of the Foley can be placed successfully, the short urethra allows for easy deployment.

Question 10

could you push your urine out with a foley catheter in?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you try to urinate contracting your bladder you will force urine out through and maybe around the catheter. The catheter is there si you don't have to force to urinate and allow fro bladder drainage in critical conditions when you may not be able to urinate

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Pain in the tip of penis 4 weeks after foley catheter removal before/during urination. what can be causing this? my doctor tells me this can't be

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How can i avoid problems from my foley catheter?

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What kind of local stores can i buy a foley catheter at?

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