Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 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

what problems might occur when my foley catheter is removed from my penis?

Accepted Answer

Burning on urination: Urine may sting. Occasionally a drop or two of blood. There is always a risk of urinary infection after an indwelling Foley catheter. You may have recurrence of urinary retention if the catheter was inserted to relieve urinary retention in the first place.

Question 6

how to remove 3 ways foley catheter ?

Accepted Answer

Steps: Deflate the balloon
gently pull forward and out
no tugging make sure the balloon is really deflated

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

what is the definition or description of: foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

Urine drainage tool: Foley catheters are usually manufactured from latex rubber. They are used to drain urine from either male or female bladders. The catheter will often be placed into the bladder and kept in place by inflating a balloon at the most distal end of the catheter. Urine then drains through a hole down the middle of the catheter into a collection bag.

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

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

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How can i avoid problems from my foley catheter?

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What problems might occur when my foley catheter is removed from my penis?

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How to remove 3 ways foley catheter ?

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Is a malecot catheter the same as a foley catheter?

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How often does a foley catheter need to be changed?

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

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What is the definition or description of: foley catheter?

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