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How to make it less painful to urinate after catheter been taken out?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

In course of time: Usually the discomfort after removal of catheter disappears within a day or two. If you continue to have pain, it needs to be investigated.Drinking water may help to some extent.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2021

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