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Catheter connected (inside the penis) for 8 days and then removed, but after 2 days patient has fluid retention in penis (swollen). is this ok?
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Get checked: Your penis could be infected or damaged from the catheter. Best to see a doctor as soon as possible for an exam and appropriate testing. Good luck
Answered 10/18/2017
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Here are some ...: If he still could not urinate by himself after catheter removal, he would need either catheter reinsertion or doing clean intermittent self or assisted catheterization whichever is possible. If what you referred is real penile swelling, which usually is edema, have a urologist take a look so to decide what may cause penile swelling if any. Remenber, without a direct look, it's hard to give ...
Answered 11/23/2014
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