Question 1

when inserting a catheter, is it painful?

Accepted Answer

Catheter: Into penis or into vein or into artery? Need more details.

Question 2

how much does it hurt to have a catheter inserted?

Accepted Answer

not very painfull: It is not very painful and sometime they use local anesthetic.I presume you are asking for urinary catheter.

Question 3

is it possible for me to just insert a male catheter, but only at night?

Accepted Answer

Night catheter: Of course it is possible to insert a catheter at night, but you give no reason for doing it. It should not be done to avoid getting up at night to urinate.  It is safer to do intermittent catheterization if you are unable to void. This is something you should discuss with your urologist if you are having problems with urination.

Question 4

can i insert my own catheter? using the appropriate sterile processes e.g gloves, alcohol swabs e.t.c.

Accepted Answer

Yes you Can: Yes you can if you have been shown how to do it and use sterility as you have mentioned
But if you find resistance do not force as it can cause trauma and beeding.If not successful go to ER

Question 5

how is a catheter inserted during the hsg procedure?

Accepted Answer

Gently: You have a vaginal speculum exam, exactly like for  a pap, then the examiner can see the external os (opening of the cervix) to guide the catheter gently into place.

Question 6

i am a paraplegic. lately i have been having dificulty inserting my intermittent catheter?

Accepted Answer

Consult a urologist: This can be one of several problems.  A urologist should be consulted.

Question 7

how exactly is a catheter used to collect urine inserted into a women, through which opening? does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

Into the urethra: The urethra carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter to collect urine would be inserted into open end of the urethra, the most anterior of three openings to the outside ( urethra, vaginal opening, anus). Insertion will cause a burning sensation at first. There may also  be discomfort when the catheter is removed.

Question 8

how is a urinary catheter actually inserted?

Accepted Answer

Through urethra: Genital area and tip of urethra is disinfected and urethral tract anesthetized by Lidocaine or another local anesthetic. Urinary catheter is than slowly advanced in urethra till in enters the bladder.

Question 9

is a catheter inserted during vag hyst surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes its common: It's common to have Foley catheter inserted during a vaginal hysterectomy to keep your bladder empty during the surgery.

Question 10

why does blood show up after a foley catheter is inserted?

Accepted Answer

Usually doesn't: Blood should not show up after Foley catheter insertion but sometimes it does.  This is usually due to the trauma of placing the catheter in which the catheter rubs up against the urethra causing irritiation. It should resolve quickly. If not, it may need to be evaluated.

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Can i insert my own catheter? using the appropriate sterile processes e.g gloves, alcohol swabs e.t.c.

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How is a catheter inserted during the hsg procedure?

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I am a paraplegic. lately i have been having dificulty inserting my intermittent catheter?

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How exactly is a catheter used to collect urine inserted into a women, through which opening? does it hurt?

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